Speaking on June 15 at the HL7 FHIR DevDays virtual meeting, Luke Doles, NYeC’s Senior Director of Services Management, discussed some of the limitations of a document-centric approach based on an IHE/XCA architecture and described the benefits of moving to a FHIR framework to enhance the SHIN-NY’s data exchange capabilities. “Several years ago, the New […]
Read MoreWaiver of SHIN-NY Consent for VA and DoD MHS Facilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
Statement from the New York State Department of Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued April 5, 2020, regarding SHIN-NY consent for VA and DoD MHS Facilities.
Read MoreWaiver of SHIN-NY Written Consent During COVID-19 Outbreak for Federal Alternate Site Hospitals
Statement from the New York State Department of Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued April 1, 2020, regarding SHIN-NY written consent for Alternate Site Hospitals
Read MoreWaiver of SHIN-NY Written Consent During COVID-19 Outbreak for Telehealth
Statement from the New York State Department of Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued March 19, 2020, regarding telehealth SHIN-NY written consent.
Read MoreHealthix, New York Care Information Gateway (NYCIG) Announce Merger
On March 16, 2020 Healthix and New York Care Information Gateway (NYCIG) announced they are a merged organization. The new organization will keep the Healthix name and will continue to serve providers and patients in New York City, Long Island, and throughout New York State.
Read MoreHIE Integration Cuts ED Visits, Hospital Readmissions by Over 10%
HIE integration and utilization can decrease emergency department visits and unplanned 30-day patient readmission by 10 to 13 percent. February 19, 2020 – Medical practices that integrate and utilize health information exchange (HIE) can decrease the number of emergency department (ED) visits and unplanned 30-day hospital readmission, according to a study conducted by HEALTHeLINK in partnership with […]
Read More3 Ways to Enhance Healthcare Interoperability with Health IT
Even with the advancement of technology, interoperability has been surprisingly behind. February 10, 2020 – Despite advances in health information technology, interoperability in the healthcare world is an area that needs to improve to benefit the providers and especially patient wellness. In a recent ONC data brief, researchers analyzed data from the National EHR Surveys from […]
Read More4 Interoperability Pillars Driving Data Access, Outcomes in 2020
As healthcare continues the shift into more patient-centered care, its imperative interoperability improves to drive care outcomes and improve patient access to data. November 26, 2019 – Along with technology, interoperability is constantly improving and adapting to match the growth of technology in the healthcare sector. The need for seamless data transactions are crucial for […]
Read MoreNew York Estimates State HIE Saves Up to $195M Annually in Care Spending
New York estimates that its statewide health information exchange reduces healthcare costs by $160 million to $195 million dollars annually. November 13, 2019 – Savings generated by the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) includes significant savings for both Medicaid and Medicare programs within the state. Even if just current users of the HIE […]
Read MoreNational Model Must Advance—Not Disrupt—Successful Exchanges
NYeC Executive Director Valerie Grey reflects on the transformation of health records from paper-based to electronic, and how TEFCA might impact existing HIEs.
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