Healthix securely aggregates patient health data, across New York State, from thousands of sites. By connecting, you will be joining more than 2,000 organizations that are Participants of Healthix, many of which contribute data vital to the informed care of your patients, members, clients. Healthix data supports a variety of clinical benefits, including: reduced duplication of tests and services, preventable hospital admissions, informed medical decisions and treatment plans based on current clinical data, enhanced collaboration and consultation with other caregivers, faster identification of health risks through analytics.
Here are a few steps to understanding the process of connecting. Before your organization connects to Healthix, our team will collaborate with your key business and technical personnel, as well as your EHR vendor(s), to ensure your organization is integrated as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The following information outlines the key steps to integration and provides some of the tools necessary to support a smooth and successful implementation. The Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) and the Healthix Service Agreement (HSA) represent an understanding and commitment between Healthix, your selected Health Information Network (HIN) and participating organizations to comply with SHIN-NY requirements for exchanging data in New York State. These agreements must be executed to be eligible for Healthix and SHIN-NY services.
Step 1: Documents
Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA)
Healthix Services Agreement
Step 2.
Technical Requirements: Scoping and Kick-off Meetings
Your onboarding process begins with two critically important meetings which will help to lay out the roadmap for integration with Healthix as well as setting expectations for all parties. Our goal is to satisfy your needs while efficiently deploying the resources necessary for successful implementation.
During this meeting the business and technical leads for your organization will meet with the Healthix business and technical team. The agenda will typically include:
The Kick off Meeting is a working session that dives into greater detail and involves team members who are involved, “hands-on,” in the integration process. The teams will identify specific tasks which will require significant interaction with the Healthix technical team and full engagement from the participant organization’s IT personnel and vendor(s).
Our Member Services and Innovation Team are available to assist you:
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