Where Health Informatics Interface with Health Care

What is the WyHIO?

Spun off from the Health Information Technology Study overseen by the Wyoming Healthcare Commission, the WyHIO is the state’s Regional Health Information Organization devoted to the creation of a Health Information Exchange (HIE) network. The independent, not for profit WyHIO collaborates among its members to promote information technology deployment in healthcare.Board members represent multiple stakeholders in Wyoming.

Benefits of Health Information Exchange

 Quality Improvement in healthcare processes and patient outcomes

 Increased Patient safety with the right information at the right time

 Greater access through improved electronic communication

 Reduced costs of administrative activities and medications