Consent Model and Opt-Out Policy
KHIE, the Kentucky Health Information Exchange, adopted the Opt-Out policy which means that a patient's health information can be included in KHIE unless the patient chooses to opt out. KHIE follows the Kentucky 'no further consent needed' model which means that the portion of a patient's health record that is covered and shareable under HIPAA can be shared in KHIE without consent from the patient.
Sharing your health information among healthcare professionals through secure, electronic means ensures other healthcare providers treating you have access to your most recent health information. Participation is voluntary and you have the right to choose not to share your health information in KHIE. When you opt out, your health information will no longer be shared among your treating providers.
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