Digital Health Information Exchange

DHIEX is the regulatory framework that gives Ontario Health the ability to define and implement the health information standards and requirements for use in interoperability specifications.. The framework regulates   digital health information exchange in Ontario for consistent sharing of meaningful health information across health systems for the benefit of patients and health care providers.

Regulatory changes effective January 1, 2021

A new regulation took effect on January 1, 2021, (O. Reg 329/04, s. 26-34) under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). This regulation provides the ability to monitor and address compliance with the standards and supports the increased value of health information for managing health and health outcomes.

Regulatory changes effective January 1, 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, O. Reg. 329/04 was amended to require operators of accredited community pharmacies and Integrated Community Health Service Centres (ICHSCs) to contribute certain personal health information to the Provincial Electronic Health Record in compliance with Ontario Health’s interoperability specifications.

Ontario Health’s role

Ontario Health will be leading the implementation of the provincial regulation, including defining interoperability requirements, determining specifications, and actively working with vendors and health information custodians through a program to monitor and ensure compliance.

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