The CommonWell network provides participating practitioners access to past and present medical information to make better decisions and better coordinate care across your care teams.

How does this help me?

• Participating healthcare practitioners can access your health record.
• CommonWell nationwide connectivity means that your data is more accessible to participating clinicians.
• Reduces time spent tracking down your health information providing you faster, better care.
• When enrolled, if you are unable to provide health data, such as in an emergency, your care team may locate it immediately.
• May save time and the hassle of filling out health history forms when seeing new practitioners.

Can I see which members of my care team participate in CommonWell?

To view participating provider sites,
visit the CommonWell website at: www.commonwellalliance.org/providers/

How do I enroll?

• In some areas, patients are automatically enrolled as part of the registration process.
• If you are not automatically enrolled, a care team member will confirm select demographics and then enroll you.
• Once enrolled, a care team member
  can review your health data from participating locations where you received care.

What health information will be shared by Cottage Hospital?

• Records of allergies and drug reactions
• Medication and immunization history
• Transcribed diagnostic and treatment records
• Procedure records
• Record of problems and diagnoses
• Notes from your care team

Is my data secure?

Yes. CommonWell takes your privacy and security very seriously. CommonWell does not store any of your health/clinical data and uses end-to-end encryption to help ensure your data is secure when sending data.

Can I exclude certain records
from being shared?

No. To provide a comprehensive health history, we don’t have the option at this time to exclude specific visits, tests, or episodes of care.

Can I choose not to participate?

Yes. Participation is a personal decision you must make. If you opt-out, your health information will not be available through the CommonWell network to other clinicians. To opt-out, talk with registration to discuss unenrolling.

If I choose not to participate, will it affect my ability to receive care here?

Participation is not a condition to receiving care. However, if you opt-out, it may affect the information available to your care team when receiving care.

Whichever decision I make, can I later change my mind?

Yes. If you decide to remain enrolled now, but later change your mind and want to opt out, you can contact insert contact info.