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SMC Connected Care
Health Information Exchange
SMC Connected Care is a Health Information Exchange (HIE) used
for the electronic sharing of health-related information for
patients and clients receiving services from San Mateo County
Health.
The ability to exchange health information electronically is key
to improving healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency in the
United States. SMC Connected Care manages the sharing of
health-related information among electronic health record (EHR)
systems within San Mateo County Health. This is done through
a secure, encrypted data exchange using standards developed
specifically for healthcare. The only people who can access and
view a patient’s information will be the patient’s healthcare
treatment team and designated staff.
Sharing health information electronically eliminates the need for
faxing, copying and hand-carrying your health record from
provider to provider.