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Indiana Health Information Exchange Adds Logansport Memorial Hospital and Woodlawn HospitalMay 06, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Logansport Memorial Hospital and Woodlawn Hospital are now part of the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE). By joining dozens of hospitals, along with long term care facilities and other healthcare providers throughout the state, physicians at Logansport Memorial and Woodlawn hospitals will be able to better serve patients by securely accessing necessary information to make decisions critical to patient care, according to the groups. This is made possible through the Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC), technologies to connect disparate healthcare information technology systems. The INPC was developed and launched by the Regenstrief Institute, an internationally-recognized medical informatics and research organization. In partnership with Regenstrief, the INPC is now one of three core service offerings from the IHIE. "Providing the best patient care has and always will be our mission," said David Ameen, Logansport Memorial Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer. "By participating in this network, our physicians are at the cutting edge of where technology meets medicine to improve patient outcomes and provide an efficient use of healthcare resources." "It is especially important that we've joined this effort along with other hospitals in north central Indiana, as patients don't always receive care just in one location," said Travis Albright, Woodlawn Hospital Information Services Director. "And by connecting to the larger healthcare community throughout the state, we can all work together to improve the care all patients receive." Logansport Memorial Hospital is an 83 bed hospital serving patients in Cass County and north central Indiana. Since its inception in 1925, Logansport Memorial Hospital's goal has been quality care. The hospital is committed to achieving the best possible quality of life for area residents through health and wellness programs. Woodlawn Hospital is a 25 bed hospital, serving patients in Fulton County and north central Indiana. The Mission of Woodlawn Hospital is to provide healthcare services by highly skilled staff in a compassionate and caring manner. Woodlawn Hospital recognizes its responsibility to serve patients, employees, physicians, and the community. Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. (IHIE) is a non-profit corporation formed in 2004 by the Regenstrief Institute, private hospitals, local and state health departments, BioCrossroads and other organizations in Indiana. The Regenstrief Institute, Inc., an informatics and healthcare research organization, is dedicated to the improvement of health through research that enhances the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. IHIE: ihie.org Regenstrief Institute: regenstrief.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |