Who does healthEconnect Alaska serve?
As Alaska’s HIE, healthEconnect Alaska focuses on the diverse Alaska healthcare ecosystem, which includes hospitals and clinics; providers, including behavioral and tribal healthcare providers; payers and health plans; public health agencies; and federally qualified health centers. Learn more about the various entities we serve and the organizations/stakeholders in our network.
What is the purpose and overall responsibility of healthEconnect Alaska?
healthEconnect Alaska is entrusted by the Alaska Department of Health, is regulated by Alaska state statute 18.23.300, and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules, as do healthEconnect protecting the privacy and security of health information is the highest priority of healthEconnect Alaska and its participants. Health information is kept secure using […]
What is healthEconnect Alaska?
healthEconnect Alaska is a nonprofit organization designated in 2009 by the Alaska State Legislature to be the health information exchange (HIE) for all of Alaska. We are not owned or controlled by any healthcare entity, and we do not answer to anyone but our board of directors and the state of Alaska. We never sell, […]
Where can I find more information about substance use disorder (SUD) data privacy and protections in federal law?
Yes, you can request an accounting of disclosures from healthEconnect Alaska. This list of providers will include everyone who has seen any of your data in healthEconnect Alaska. You can request that list by completing the web form at: https://disclosures.crisphealth.org/.
Can my (SUD)/medication-assisted treatment (MAT) data be shared in other ways if I don’t opt in to share SUD/MAT data with healthEconnect Alaska?
If you don’t opt in to sharing your SUD/MAT data with healthEconnect Alaska, that decision only determines what can or cannot be shared with and through healthEconnect Alaska and does not pertain to other healthcare providers. If you are unsure, ask your provider if you have consented to share your SUD/MAT data elsewhere.
What is the risk of sharing my (SUD)/medication-assisted treatment (MAT) information through healthEconnect Alaska?
When you share your SUD/MAT data, members of your healthcare team will be aware that you are currently in SUD treatment, or that you have been in the past. Some patients prefer to keep this information private and only share it with specific providers. Your SUD treatment information cannot be used to discriminate against you.
Can I be denied treatment if I don’t submit the substance use disorder (SUD)/medication-assisted treatment (MAT) consent form?
No. Your provider may not force or require you to submit this form.
Who will see my substance use disorder (SUD)/medication-assisted treatment (MAT) data if I don’t submit this consent form?
If you do not submit the consent form, your provider or healthcare organization will not share any data identified as SUD/MAT information with healthEconnect Alaska.
Can I revoke my consent? What happens if I revoke my consent?
You may revoke your consent at any time by requesting access to the consent tool from your HIE account manager by emailing them directly or sending a request to info@healtheconnectak.org. Then, ask your provider to log on to healthEconnect Alaska to deactivate your consent registration. healthEconnect Alaska will immediately stop sharing your SUD/MAT data upon your […]
Who will see my substance use disorder (SUD)/medication-assisted treatment (MAT) data if I submit this consent form?
The provider consent form allows members of your healthcare team, including your hospital providers, primary care providers, and specialists, to view your SUD/MAT data. This information is only shared with healthcare providers that list you as a patient in their practice or at the hospital. Providers must have an existing patient relationship to view your SUD/MAT […]