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Florida HIE Overview. Child Development Screening Task Force March 23, 2012. Description of Florida Health IT Initiatives Explanation of Florida’s Health Information Exchange Services Information on Direct Secure Messaging. Investigate which options are best for you.
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Florida HIE Overview Child Development Screening Task Force March 23, 2012
Description of Florida Health IT Initiatives • Explanation of Florida’s Health Information Exchange Services • Information on Direct Secure Messaging
Investigate which options are best for you. • Participate in opportunities to collaborate. • Integrate Health IT into your practice.
Two HIE Services Direct Secure Messaging (DSM): • Secure, encrypted email service • Free service • No EHR required • No special software required Patient Look-up and Delivery (PLU): • Connects already existing HIE systems that meet specific requirements • Allows users of HIE systems to obtain information on patients from other PLU participants
Investigate DSM Benefits Faster method of sending patient information to other providers than fax or courier “Read Receipt” ensures that the information sent was received Patient information remains secure and HIPAA compliant
Initial DSM Participants Health care providers such as hospitals, physicians, and others may register. Clinical laboratories, community mental health centers, rural health clinics, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities may register. Florida County Health Departments and FQHCs.
The Future of DSM Next Step • Expansion of health care providers that are allowed to register: • State Agencies that need access to patient information (AHCA; Children & Family Service; Department of Health) • Insurers • Increase usage by County Health Departments and Children Medical Service Offices • Planning states for interstate transfer of patient data to assist physicians in share PHI with providers in other states
EHR Incentive Program Florida HIE Email: FloridaHIE@harris.com Phone: Florida HIE Help Desk: (888) 810 – 1078 Website: www.Florida-HIE.net Email: MedicaidHIT@AHCA.MyFlorida.com Phone: EHR Incentive Program Call Center: (855) 231- 5472 Website: www.ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/ehr