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Record Locator Exchange
Find the right patient records fast.
Enhance every patient encounter with trusted record locator & exchange tools that simplify care coordination, bridge care gaps, and support safer, more informed decisions. IMS gives your practice access to your patient’s nationwide clinical history for the past year right when it matters most.
1st Providers Choice’s record locator & exchange capabilities integrate with the Surescripts network, the Carequality interoperability framework, CommonWell Health Alliance, and the eHealth Exchange, giving you unmatched visibility into:
Visit history across hospitals, clinics, and specialty providers
Diagnoses, lab results, and imaging reports
Allergies, medications, and immunizations
Procedures and treatment notes
With these insights, you can make care decisions with confidence, reduce redundant testing, and improve patient safety — all while supporting EHR interoperability standards.
Work Smarter with Healthcare Software Designed for Busy Providers
Every second you save on searching medical records is another second you can spend with patients. IMS puts the complete patient picture right where you work — no extra logins, no wasted clicks. Here’s how it keeps your day running smoothly:
One-Click Access
Retrieve nationwide patient medical records in seconds.
Seamless Integration
View patient data directly in one comprehensive platform.
Secure & Compliant
HIPAA-compliant, TEFCA-ready, built on HL7 FHIR standards.
Workflow-Friendly
Access everything you need without switching screens.
Make Every Clinical Decision Count with 1st Providers Choice’s Record Locator Exchange
Incomplete records can leave even the most skilled providers making decisions with gaps. Our medical software’s health information exchange (HIE) capabilities fills in those missing pieces, giving you a complete, real-time view of each patient so you can:
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Make informed clinical decisions with complete patient context
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Access real-time data to speed up diagnoses and treatments
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Meet CMS interoperability and MIPS reporting requirements effortlessly
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Boost patient satisfaction by delivering care with confidence and clarity
JSON & XML – Flexible, developer-friendly integration
C-CDA – Standardized clinical document exchange
DICOM – Universal medical imaging format
PACS Integration – Efficient image storage and retrieval
How Record Locator Exchange Works
Step 1:
Patient Visit Triggers Record Query
When a patient is scheduled or checked in, your EHR automatically searches for their records across connected Health Information Exchanges and national networks.
Step 2:
External Record Locations Are Identified
The Record Locator Service securely matches the patient across systems and returns a list of providers or organizations that hold relevant medical records.
Step 3:
Records Are Retrieved and Integrated
Your system sends secure, standards-based requests (via FHIR, C-CDA, etc.) to retrieve clinical data, such as visit notes, labs, and imaging.
Step 4:
Providers Review and Act on Complete Information
With a full view of the patient’s health history, providers can make faster, more informed decisions, improving care, avoiding duplication, and meeting EHR interoperability requirements.
Will the record locator & exchange capabilities add extra steps to my workflow?
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No. Record queries and retrieval are largely automated and happen in the background, allowing your staff and providers to focus on care rather than administrative tasks.
Is there a limit to how many networks or providers IMS can query?
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No. IMS connects with multiple HIEs, regional exchanges, and national networks like Carequality and CommonWell, giving you broad visibility across care settings.
Can we control which patient records are shared or retrieved?
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Yes. You maintain full control over data sharing policies, and patient consent settings can be configured to meet organizational, state, or federal privacy requirements.
What if the patient has multiple records across systems?
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IMS uses advanced patient-matching algorithms to ensure accurate identification and consolidation of records across different systems, reducing the risk of mismatched data.
Unlock the Power of Data-Driven Care with 1st Providers Choice’s Record Locator Exchange Tools
See how easy it is to access a full year of patient clinical history, close care gaps, and meet EHR interoperability requirements with IMS. Schedule a personalized demo today and discover how seamless health data exchange can transform your workflow and patient outcomes.