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Use of electronic health information exchanges (HIEs). The ACE may access and disclose PHI through ACE-approved HIEs. Use and disclosure of PHI is restricted to the permitted uses and disclosures of the particular HIE. The ACE is a member of two HIEs:
Use of electronic health information exchanges (HIEs). The ACE may access and disclose PHI through ACE-approved HIEs. Use and disclosure of PHI is restricted to the permitted uses and disclosures of the particular HIE. The ACE is a member of two HIEs:
:#Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII). NeHII participants may access NeHII PHI for treatment, payment and limited health care operations purposes. Refer to the [http://nehii.org/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=59 NeHII Privacy and Information Security Policies and Procedures] or contact the Privacy Office if you are unsure whether a particular use of NeHII PHI is permissible. <br />
:#Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII). NeHII participants may access NeHII PHI for treatment, payment and limited health care operations purposes. Refer to the [http://nehii.org/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=59 NeHII Privacy and Information Security Policies and Procedures] or contact the Privacy Office if you are unsure whether a particular use of NeHII PHI is permissible.  
:#EPIC Care Everywhere and Care Elsewhere. Use of EPIC Care Everywhere and Care Elsewhere is restricted to treatment purposes only. It cannot be used for payment, healthcare operations or other purposes otherwise permitted under HIPAA.<br />
EPIC Care Everywhere and Care Elsewhere. Use of EPIC Care Everywhere and Care Elsewhere is restricted to treatment purposes only. It cannot be used for payment, healthcare operations or other purposes otherwise permitted under HIPAA.<br />


UNMC shall enter into a business associate agreement with outside entities performing services on its behalf that require PHI to perform the services.<br />
UNMC shall enter into a business associate agreement with outside entities performing services on its behalf that require PHI to perform the services.<br />

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