North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority Department of Information Technology
2 This is the NC HIEA s presence in North Carolina Today!
Modernizing North Carolina s Health Information Exchange Communication is the beginning of understanding. The State of North Carolina is committed to developing a statewide health information exchange that meets the needs of health care providers for their patients. Lessons Learned A successful and sustainable HIE needs: Neutral, collaborative forum in which stakeholders can engage in conversations about health care exchange, Clear and constant communication, Transparency of planning and operations, Highest security standards, Provide value beyond what hospitals and providers are already doing, and Be cost-effective. 3
Business Operations Created by the NC General Assembly, the NC HIEA with representation of health care and technology experts throughout the state will assist in governing and administering the NC HIE. Dept. of Information Technology Industry Work Groups GDAC DHHS DMA Medical Advisory HIEA Technical Partner
Business Operations Staffing Current: Executive Director Darryl Meeks Strategic Communications Christie Burris Legal Counsel Anna Szamosi Business Development and Customer Service Alice Miller Project Management Michael Crist Technical Team SAS Institute Help Desk SAS Institute Hiring: Privacy and Security Officer Data Architect Clinical Specialist Health Care Business Analyst Other Support Staff 5
Business Operations Appropriations Per Statute: Fiscal Year 2016 2017: $12M Total $8M Recurring $4M Non-Recurring Fiscal Year 2017-2018: $12M Total $8M Recurring $4M Non-Recurring 6
Where Are We Now? Examined existing functionality of the current system and made recommended enhancements to the HIE Executed a contract with NC DHHS Division of Public Health to allow connections to populate the NC Immunization Registry and Electronic Lab Reporting system Defined a connection strategy for the remainder of 2016 Building a provider directory to support direct secure messaging Performing stakeholder communication and outreach 7
NC HIE Portal s Current Functionality: Health care providers benefit from having secure access to clinical information that will help them better understand their patients medical background and be better able to provide personalized, quality health care at the point of care. Notifications: Data elements available: Tools: Inpatient Admission Inpatient Discharge Encounters Allergies Medications Direct Secure Messaging Patient Admitted to ER Final Lab Result Immunizations Problems Procedures Final Microbiology Result Final Radiology Result Results 8
Live Data Connections to the NC HIE: March 1: 25 Sept 20: 113 820 facilities including: 20 Hospitals 23 County Health Departments December 31: 150-200 (anticipated) 9
Business Operations 2016 Outreach Priorities Hospital Systems & Regional HIEs County Health Departments Attestations for Meaningful Use Stage 2 Plus EMR Vendors Multi-tenant Connection 10
Business Operations Strategic Communications to Date Developed strategic framework and plan Identified Target Audiences Developed consistent messaging Developed comprehensive training materials for users Created an identity for the HIE Network that differentiates it from previous iterations Revamping the website to utilize as a marketing tool Introducing 11
NC HIEA Future State It s all about patient care The End Game The NC HIE will facilitate open exchange of patient information that travels near real time, seamlessly and securely -- a CONVERSATION, between providers on behalf of a patient. It s about CONNECTING COMMUNITIES of health care providers hospitals, physician practices, pharmacies, dentists, clinics, public heath, long-term care, managed care. Chronic Care Hospitals Primary Care Practices Regional/Private HIEs Health Information Exchange ehealth Exchange Labs Behavioral Health Adult Care Homes Public Health Telemedicine Pharmacy Specialists Dentists 12
North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority Questions? 13