Health Information Exchange

Primary definition

(HIE) A health information organization that brings together healthcare stakeholders within a defined geographic area and governs health information exchange among them for the purpose of improving health and care in that community. (NISTIR-7497) (NISTIR)

Also known asHIE · Health Information Network · HIN · Health Data Exchange · HDE
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(HIE) A health information organization that brings together healthcare stakeholders within a defined geographic area and governs health information exchange among them for the purpose of improving health and care in that community. (NISTIR-7497) (NISTIR)

The Cyber Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Health Information Exchange. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/health-information-exchange

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