Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates connects to Georgia Health Information Network: 3 insights

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates connected to the Georgia Health Information Network to efficiently exchange information with referring physicians, reduce cost and give physicians updated patient information.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. AGA employs the network’s Georgia ConnectedCare product. The product allows providers to pull up patient health data from other connected hospitals, practices and state health systems.

2. The product also provides access to Medicaid health, dental and pharmacy information.

3. The state established the network in 2009. It contains records for 23 million residents.

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