CareAccord: Oregon’s statewide Health Information Exchange

Steve Campbell | EMR Daily News | May 21, 2012

Harris Corporation has announced the implementation of CareAccord, Oregon’s statewide Health Information Exchange. CareAccord, which is administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), will enhance communications among Oregon healthcare providers, reduce duplicate orders, smooth transitions in care and support fulfillment of meaningful use requirements.“Providers will have the capacity to share vital medical history with specialists, labs and emergency departments. Patients will benefit from primary care physicians and specialists who can now exchange medical information electronically prior to scheduled appointments, improving patient safety and expanding the time patients have with their providers.”

“CareAccord represents a win-win for both patients and providers,” said Carol Robinson, Oregon State Coordinator, Health Information Technology, OHA. “Providers will have the capacity to share vital medical history with specialists, labs and emergency departments. Patients will benefit from primary care physicians and specialists who can now exchange medical information electronically prior to scheduled appointments, improving patient safety and expanding the time patients have with their providers.”

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