What is the Wyoming Frontier Information Health Information Exchange?
The Wyoming Frontier Information (WYFI) Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a secure electronic health information exchange, serving authorized medical providers across the State of Wyoming.
Through this system, your medical care team can share your clinical information with other participating hospitals, practices and community providers—making this information available wherever and whenever needed to provide you with the highest quality care.
Some examples of the clinical information exchanged include:
- Allergies
- Lab results
- Medical problems
- Medications
- Radiology reports
WYFI is aware of the sensitive nature of your information and takes seriously its responsibilities to protect it.
As such, WYFI complies with all State, Federal and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, and your healthcare information is only viewable by authorized healthcare providers.
As a Patient, You’ll Benefit From:
More efficient transition of care
Better-educated diagnoses
Elimination of duplicate tests and prescriptions
Your Participation is Voluntary
If your healthcare provider is participating in the WYFI HIE, they should be notifying you that your information is being shared.
However, it is ultimately your decision to have your health records shared. You can choose not to participate (“opt out”) but we encourage you to discuss this decision with your healthcare provider first.
Opting out of sharing your records with WYFI means emergency departments and other healthcare providers won’t have access to the tools that could very well save your life.
How to Opt Out of Sharing Your Information
To opt out, you’ll need to submit an opt-out form online, or fill out a hard copy (which you can obtain from your healthcare provider or download below).
If you choose to complete the hard copy, please sign it and return to the following address:
Wyoming Department of Health
Division of Healthcare Financing
122 W. 25th Street, 4th Floor West
Cheyenne, WY 82002
How to Opt Back In
If You’ve Declined Participation in the Past
Opting back in is quick and easy!
Simply fill out, sign and submit an opt-in form, which can be obtained from your healthcare provider, or you can click here to download a PDF of the opt-in form to print at home.
Once completed and signed, please return your opt-in form to the following address:
Wyoming Department of Health
Division of Healthcare Financing
122 W. 25th Street, 4th Floor West
Cheyenne, WY 82002
