CareEverywhere

• How Does Care Everywhere benefit me?

  When you visit a non-UTMB clinic or hospital, UTMB Health will be able to electronically exchange information about tests, procedures, and other information gathered during your visit.

  Exchanging health information between medical organizations is traditionally a time consuming process. If you agree to have your health information transmitted electronically, your UTMB healthcare team will be able to access information from compatible organizations outside of UTMB in a matter of seconds. Your UTMB healthcare team will have access to more information about your health status. This will help them better and more efficiently meet your healthcare needs.

• Who can view my information?

  Only healthcare professionals involved in your care at UTMB Health can view your information.

• What kind of information will be shared?

  Patient health information includes any information included on your personal electronic health record. The information that will be exchanged may include information about your:

  • Allergies
  • Medications
  • Medical, surgical, family and  social history
  • Immunizations
  • Clinic and hospital visits
  • Test results (including HIV)
  • Diagnoses (including HIV)
  • Procedures
• Can I get my records electronically transmitted from any medical organization I have visited?
  At this time, we can only transfer your personal health record electronically to and from other organizations that use a compatible electronic health record software. (See the list of organizations using Care Everywhere at right.)
• Can I revoke authorization for UTMB to electronically request and receive my health information?
  Yes. You or your legally authorized representative may revoke authorization at any time by notifying UTMB in writing. To do so, contact the Health Information Management Department, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77555-0782.
• Is there a cost for me associated with sharing my information electronically?
  No.
• As a legally authorized representative for the patient, am I able to sign the authorization for the electronic exchange of records?
  Yes. You will be asked to sign an an authorization form that will remain on file at UTMB.
• Participating organizations

  To see the organizations globally that participate in Care Everywhere, visit this Epic Website.