You may use any or all of the following sample language regarding the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) in your Notice of Privacy Practices.
Notice Of Privacy Practices
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) makes patient healthcare information available electronically to healthcare providers (KHIE Participants) covered by HIPAA. KHIE Participants agree to KHIE's terms and conditions, including its security and privacy requirements, and agree to access the information for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, according to applicable federal and state laws. A detailed description of KHIE can be found on the KHIE website.
Making patient healthcare information available to participating healthcare providers through KHIE promotes efficient and quality healthcare for patients. We are a KHIE Participant. As such, we are able to obtain more complete information about our patients' medical histories when their health care information is available through KHIE. We make our patients' healthcare information available to other KHIE Participants who have a need to know for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Participating in KHIE is entirely voluntary and will not affect the quality of care you receive. You have the right to choose whether your health information is shared. We encourage sharing to ensure your doctors have a complete picture of your health. Your data is only accessible by participating providers when they are treating you.
If you do not want your information available through KHIE, you must complete the opt-out form available on the KHIE website.