From VITL: Five things to know about health information sharing in Vermont
VTDigger
Summer is right around the corner, and for many Vermonters, that means heading to some of the most idyllic spots in the state to enjoy all the season has to offer. However, even within the scenic beauty that is summertime in Vermont, people may still need medical care. Whether it’s an inopportune case of strep throat or scraping your foot on a rusty nail, it’s comforting to know your health information will follow you as you journey anywhere in the state.
VITL, Vermont’s non-profit health data sharing network, offers doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, care coordinators, and other health care providers a centralized place to access a more complete, up-to-date patient record for any Vermonter, including information from most of the places they receive care all across the state.
Here are five insights into how health information sharing, supported by VITL, improves health outcomes for everyone by sharing relevant data with the right people, at the right time.