How is this system going to help me get better care?

It makes your information readily available to your health care team - it is likely to save time at medical visits and when a consultation is needed. In the event of an emergency, health care providers often have to make decisions about your health without access to your medical information or have to depend on you to remember this information. Using the DC RHIO, your providers will be able to easily access lab tests, X-rays, medication lists, and past history to get a better understanding of your health care needs.