The Michigan Health Information Network, a non-profit, statewide health information exchange, will integrate PointClickCare’s cloud-based software to facilitate a seamless, automated flow of patient data.
why it matters
MiHIN announced a partnership with the nation’s largest post-acute electronic medical record vendor to enable 250 new post-acute providers and case managers to exchange real-time data through the HIE.
Despite the widespread adoption of accredited health information systems, many of Michigan’s long-term care facilities and emergency care service providers do not make comprehensive use of the state’s network.
MiHIN hopes to advance and deepen healthcare collaboration, care coordination and interoperability by providing access to real-time insights at any stage of the patient journey.
“PointClickCare will help us to exchange post-acute health information across our shared digital infrastructure at an unmatched pace and scale, connecting the gaps in post-acute care to the integration and connection of the continuum of care.” said Dr. Tim Pletcher, Executive Director. In MiHIN’s announcement.
Dr. Ben Zaniello, chief medical officer at PointClickCare, added that the partnership “will provide participating Michigan hospitals with an unprecedented status for patients in the emergency department.”
PointClickCare’s emergency department optimization helps vulnerable populations such as expectant mothers, patients experiencing health inequalities, patients transitioning from post-acute care, and opioid-affected patients. It is also available in hospitals statewide for clinicians providing care to patient groups.
The platform gives emergency departments real-time access to previous patient encounter history and cross-organizational patient care plans to support high-risk patients.
the bigger trend
HIE has an important role. public health reportespecially if local laws differ.
California’s 2022 Single Data Sharing Agreement, which is required by law, addresses an information exchange ecosystem that is often fragmented and siled across the state.
Timi Leslie, founder of BluePath Health and leader of Connecting for Better Health, explains in Golden State’s recent HIMSSCast podcast: Real-time exchange requirements Facilitate information sharing for care, payments and healthcare operations by 2024.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown significant gaps in state medical data interoperability, Leslie said, noting that other states have many blueprints to follow.
Brian Dixon, research scientist at the Regenstrief Institute, said, “Regional HIE entities have a holistic view of the health system, navigating key stakeholders and connecting with public health organizations and health system leaders. We can develop interfaces that engage in dialogue and interconnect stakeholders in the healthcare system.” , told Healthcare IT News in 2019.
A lasting value is how HIEs deepen healthcare collaboration, especially when they work in concert with other vendor-driven interoperability efforts. Experts have long pointed to the fact that HIEs can notify providers about clinical events.
“The fact that EHRs are becoming more ubiquitous and the fact that they are becoming more interoperable … are all assets in the national interoperability equation,” said Indiana Health Information Exchange president and CEO. , John Kansky, was reported by Healthcare IT News Enduring value of HIEeven as vendor-led networks such as the CommonWell Health Alliance mature.
“But what is often forgotten is that if you go looking for people who have the last mile wired and/or have data available, possibly normalized and in curated repositories. , if it’s ready to replace, it’s HIE,” Kansky said.
on record
“This partnership is expected to support optimized care delivery, safety and patient coordination, significantly improving outcomes and, among other things, reducing associated costs.
It’s a vulnerable group,” Pletcher said.
Andrea Fox is senior editor for Healthcare IT News.
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