Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority

ILHIEA's beloved CIO, Ivan Handler, has retired from state government after more than a decade of service to the people of Illinois. He leaves behind an impressive legacy, having brought innovative ideas and approaches to the three state agencies with which he was employed. Please join us in thanking Ivan for his hard work and wishing him well as he enters a new chapter in his life and career.

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The ILHIE is currently contracted with 419 healthcare organizations across Illinois, representing 488 total connections! Check out this current list of ILHIE customers and the services to which they're connected. Don't forget to also visit our website, www.ilhie.org, for more information.

Who is Connected to the ILHIE (as of 7.28.14)

Please join the Governor's Office of Health Innovation and Transformation for the second installment of their Resources Webinar Series, this Friday, May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

The presentation will highlight public health data accessible through Data.Illinois.Gov. Stephen Konya, Chief of Staff at IDPH, will share how stakeholders can use (and are currently using) this tool. Also discussed will be how public health data resources align with the Innovation Plan, which includes improving access to public health data and synchronizing community health assessment efforts that require the use of public health data.

Follow the link below to register for the webinar. We look forward to your participation!

GOHIT Resources Webinar Series, 5.2.14 - Register Here This webinar, hosted by the Governor's Office of Health Innovation and Transformation, will focus on public health data, and particularly Data.Illinois.Gov. The webinar will include a presentation on this resource including how it can be utilized by stakeholders and partners across Illinois.

Please join the ILHIE Authority in wishing our own, Alice Richter, a very Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

ILHIE is excited to be featured in this article discussing our partnership with NorthShore University Health System! NorthShore is currently utilizing the ILHIE Direct Secure Messaging Solution (integrated into their Epic EHR system) to send care transition summaries to several long term care facilities in the Chicago area, which not only helps them achieve Meaningful Use measures, but is also a big step forward in creating a completely paperless health records environment.

ILHIE is open for business and ready to connect your organization! Visit us at www.ilhie.org to learn more and sign up.

Hospitals, LTC facilities connect in Illinois NorthShore University HealthSystem, one of Illinois' most prestigious health systems and an early adopter of health information technology, was one of the first providers to engage the services of the Illinois Health Information Exchange, a statewide, secure electronic transport network for healthca…

Electronic health records and health information exchange lead to better care, more efficient care, and ultimately a healthier America!

Health News - When hospitals share patient records, emergency patients benefit, study suggests When hospitals share patient records, emergency patients benefit, study suggests

Health Information Exchange is a critical component of healthcare reform in the United States, and this study is a great example. A 30% reduction in hospital re-admissions and over $350,000 in savings over a one-year period!

Study: HIE use correlated with 30% drop in readmissions, cost savings Health information exchange usage directly correlated to significant cost savings and a 30 percent reduction in readmissions through the emergency department, according to a study published in Applied Clinical Informatics.

If you are an Eligible Professional or Eligible Hospital working toward Stage 2 Meaningful Use (especially if you're not as far along with your EHR implementation as you had hoped), be sure to view this information regarding hardship exemptions.

CMS Updates Meaningful Use Hardship Exemption Applications - iHealthBeat CMS has added 2014 electronic health record vendor issues to its list of acceptable reasons for granting hardship exemptions for Stage 2 of the meaningful use program. Providers also can cite lack of infrastructure, unforeseen/uncontrollable circumstances and lack of control over the availability of...

ILHIE Authority Chief Technology Officer Steve Linthicum, and Engagement Manager Kelsie Landers at the office of Dr. George Tomecki in Brookfield, IL on December 5, 2013. Dr. Tomecki was the first Eligible Professional to send immunization data to public health using ILHIE Direct Secure Messaging (www.ilhiedirect.net). Thanks and congratulations to Dr. T for being an Illinois Health IT trailblazer!