SHARE - AR State Health Alliance for Records Exchange

SHARE - AR State Health Alliance for Records Exchange Building a more complete picture of your health! In the Fall of 2018, OHIT became a division of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

Through SHARE, doctors can coordinate with others involved in your care, reduce mistakes and duplicate testing, better manage chronic diseases, and save your life in an emergency. The Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT), created by Act 891 of 2011, operates SHARE as Arkansas' fully-scaled and interoperable health information exchange (HIE). Improving the delivery, coordination and quality of health care in Arkansas

Mission
Health information exchange isn’t just about technology—it’s about everything the movement of patient health information makes possible:

Coordinating patient care efficiently among many different doctors
Giving health care providers more complete patient information at the time of treatment
Empowering providers and patients to make better treatment decisions—together
Enabling patients to spend less time completing paperwork and more time talking with their doctors
Improving the management of chronic diseases
Reducing medication errors and duplicate tests
Bettering the quality of health care in Arkansas
Putting patients first
Saving lives
Our mission is to improve the delivery, coordination, and quality of health care across Arkansas through the state-wide use of health information technology and clinical data exchange. Vision
It’s no secret that Arkansas consistently ranks in the lowest percentiles for most health measurements. But did you know that, according to recent statistics, there are 10-year differences in life spans depending where in the state you live? This is primarily due to the health care disparities that exist between rural and metropolitan areas. Help, however, is on the way. Arkansas is moving forward with a number of health care reform initiatives that will improve health, access to and quality of care, and slow the growth of health care costs. These innovations include:

Payment Improvement Initiative
Health Care Workforce Development
Consumer Engagement and Personal Responsibility
Health Information Technology (HIT) Adoption
These efforts are in addition to the Medicaid Expansion Private Option bills signed in 2013 that will provide private health insurance for up to 250,000 uninsured working Arkansans. SHARE is part of the HIT initiative, which involves transitioning hospitals and clinics from paper health records to electronic health records (EHR), and then securely connecting those EHR systems to SHARE where patient health records are accessible to all participating treating providers. Beyond HIT, SHARE also plays a critical role in all of the Arkansas health reform initiatives by providing the holistic patient health data that drives diagnosis and treatment decisions, and simplifying care coordination as we move from one care giver to the next. SHARE is a powerful tool that will improve the quality of patient care, enhance the coordination of care, and reduce the overall cost of health care in our state. The use of SHARE and the exchange of health information—combined with all of the health care reform initiatives—can improve the overall health of our state. Our vision is a healthier state population and a greatly improved health care system in which care givers and patients have electronic access to more complete health records, and are empowered to make better health decisions with this information.

Izzard Regional Hospital Medical Group, Norfork Family Medicine connects with SHARE!
03/22/2026

Izzard Regional Hospital Medical Group, Norfork Family Medicine connects with SHARE!

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03/21/2026

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 🧩
This month is about more than just awareness—it’s about celebrating the unique talents, perspectives, and contributions of people with developmental disabilities.

Pinnacle Gastroenterology is now live with SHARE HIE—prioritizing interoperability at launch to improve care coordinatio...
03/20/2026

Pinnacle Gastroenterology is now live with SHARE HIE—prioritizing interoperability at launch to improve care coordination and access to real-time patient data.
For gastro care, this means better visibility into labs, imaging, and prior procedures—helping reduce duplicate testing, support faster diagnoses, and improve management of chronic GI conditions.
This also drives:

• Better clinical decisions

• Stronger referral partnerships

• Reduced gaps in care
👉 Read more: https://sharearkansas.com/2026/03/20/pinnacle-gastroenterology-launches-connected-care-with-share-hie/

Pinnacle Gastroenterology Launches Connected Care with SHARE HIE - SHARE
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Today is World Oral Health Day! This day is aimed at empowering people with the tools and knowledge to secure good oral ...
03/20/2026

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UAMS Oral Health Clinic Arkansas Children's
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To all the certified nurses: Your commitment to advanced knowledge and specialized skills makes a real difference in pat...
03/19/2026

To all the certified nurses: Your commitment to advanced knowledge and specialized skills makes a real difference in patient care. Thank you for your dedication and expertise!

March is National Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. According to the US CDC, about 3 million people nationwide are aff...
03/18/2026

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"May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sunshine warm upon your face, and rains fal...
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith joins SHARE!
03/16/2026

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith joins SHARE!

SHARE assists hospitals in meeting the Health Information Exchange objective of the Medicare Promoting Interoperability ...
03/15/2026

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03/14/2026

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03/13/2026

Did you know your kidneys filter about 150 quarts of blood every single day? 🤯
Today is World Kidney Day, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate these two powerhouse organs. They keep our fluids balanced and our bodies detoxed, yet kidney disease often has no symptoms until it’s advanced.
Here are 3 simple ways to keep yours happy:
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water (but don't overdo it!).
• Watch the Salt: Your kidneys prefer a low-sodium life.
• Move: Regular exercise helps manage blood pressure—the #1 cause of kidney issues.
Check in on your health today! 💙

Baptist Health Renal Care is now connected to SHARE!
03/13/2026

Baptist Health Renal Care is now connected to SHARE!

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