Table 5 Perceived benefits of HIE use
HIE BenefitVery likely N (%)aSomewhat likely N (%)Not at all likely N (%)
Identify critical lab values264 (42.9%)136 (22.1%)20 (3.3%)
Identify duplicate prescriptions263 (42.8%)121 (19.7%)30 (4.9%)
Order fewer tests due to better availability of lab results256 (41.6%)129 (21.0%)26 (4.2%)
Overall, would NeHII enhance patient care?243 (39.5%)160 (26.0%)24 (3.9%)
Prescription drug monitoring240 (39.0%)144 (23.4%)24 (3.9%)
Identify potential medication errors221 (35.9%)180 (29.3%)22 (3.6%)
Identify needed lab tests211 (34.3%)154 (25.0%)42 (6.8%)
Order more on-formulary drugs (as opposed to off-formulary drugs)130 (21.1%)194 (31.5%)79 (12.8%)
Provide preventative care170 (27.6%)180 (29.3%)50 (8.1%)
  • The most common responses are indicated in bold

  • a Percentages were calculated out of 615 participants and do not add up to 100 due to missing data