SC HEALTHY CONNECTIONS
Your health and the care you receive are very important to SC Medicaid. That is why we are participating in a statewide computer system called the South Carolina Health Information Exchange (SCHIEx). This computer system can help the doctors you work with give you better care.
SCHIEx is a statewide effort that lets Medicaid doctors look up your health facts for treatment purposes over a secure web site. Your health record contains facts like your name and date of birth, and data about medical services and care you have received.
Because your privacy is very important, only approved users such as doctors and medical staff can access SCHIEx. They must have an ID to see information about you. All users must agree to keep your health facts private, and must follow all federal and state privacy laws.
While we hope you will participate in SCHIEx, it is not required. You may choose to stop at any time. Before deciding to stop, please keep in mind that data in SCHIEx can help you and your doctor make better choices about your care. If you do decide not to participate doctors will not have your health facts when caring for you, or if you are in an emergency and unable to talk. Doctors will be unable to get health facts that may help save your life.
If you do not want doctors to see your health facts, or have questions, please call the Resource Center at 1-888-549-0820. Or, you may view a demonstration and get more information at www.schiex.org.