Colorado Care Connections Program

“Funding is now available for practices to join the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and access data from Colorado hospitals and labs.

CORHIO has partnered with Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to offer qualified Medicaid practices and hospitals the opportunity to participate in the CORHIO Health Information Exchange (HIE). The HIE is a secure system for the exchange of patient information between providers.

Your organization may be qualified to participate in this program. Upon signing a letter of commitment, your practice or hospital could receive:

• Free or reduced costs for participation in the HIE (either through your EHR or via a secure online portal) **Program includes two years of HIE monthly subscription fees for up to five providers. CORHIO implementation fees will be waived. Additional costs may be charged by your EHR vendor to connect to the HIE.
• Access to our Transformation Support Services team of experts on incentive programs and EHRs
• An incentive when your practice/hospital is successfully sending encounter data into the HIE
• Evaluation and training on optimal electronic health record (EHR) use, including improving EHR use within clinical workflow
• Meaningful Use reporting for those participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
• Guidance from our Transformation Support Services team of experts regarding certain incentive programs, quality reporting, EHR workflow design and data integrity

To learn more about the Health Information Exchange, visit www.CORHIO.org or call 720-285-3200.” [Source: CORHIO]

Introducing Colorado Care Connections Program

“Funding is now available for practices to join the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and access data from Colorado hospitals and labs.

CORHIO has partnered with Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to offer qualified Medicaid practices and hospitals the opportunity to participate in the CORHIO Health Information Exchange (HIE). The HIE is a secure system for the exchange of patient information between providers.

Your organization may be qualified to participate in this program. Upon signing a letter of commitment, your practice or hospital could receive:

• Free or reduced costs for participation in the HIE (either through your EHR or via a secure online portal) **Program includes two years of HIE monthly subscription fees for up to five providers. CORHIO implementation fees will be waived. Additional costs may be charged by your EHR vendor to connect to the HIE.
• Access to our Transformation Support Services team of experts on incentive programs and EHRs
• An incentive when your practice/hospital is successfully sending encounter data into the HIE
• Evaluation and training on optimal electronic health record (EHR) use, including improving EHR use within clinical workflow
• Meaningful Use reporting for those participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
• Guidance from our Transformation Support Services team of experts regarding certain incentive programs, quality reporting, EHR workflow design and data integrity

To learn more about the Health Information Exchange, visit www.CORHIO.org or call 720-285-3200.” [Source: CORHIO]

Introducing Colorado Care Connections Program

“Funding is now available for practices to join the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and access data from Colorado hospitals and labs.

CORHIO has partnered with Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to offer qualified Medicaid practices and hospitals the opportunity to participate in the CORHIO Health Information Exchange (HIE). The HIE is a secure system for the exchange of patient information between providers.

Your organization may be qualified to participate in this program. Upon signing a letter of commitment, your practice or hospital could receive:

• Free or reduced costs for participation in the HIE (either through your EHR or via a secure online portal) **Program includes two years of HIE monthly subscription fees for up to five providers. CORHIO implementation fees will be waived. Additional costs may be charged by your EHR vendor to connect to the HIE.
• Access to our Transformation Support Services team of experts on incentive programs and EHRs
• An incentive when your practice/hospital is successfully sending encounter data into the HIE
• Evaluation and training on optimal electronic health record (EHR) use, including improving EHR use within clinical workflow
• Meaningful Use reporting for those participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
• Guidance from our Transformation Support Services team of experts regarding certain incentive programs, quality reporting, EHR workflow design and data integrity

To learn more about the Health Information Exchange, visit www.CORHIO.org or call 720-285-3200.” [Source: CORHIO]

Recorded Webinar: ClinicNET & CORHIO Health Information Exchange Webinar

Are you interested in learning more about Health Information Exchange (HIE)? We co-hosted a webinar with CORHIO, the state-designated entity for HIE working closely with and among communities across Colorado to implement a cost-effective and secure system for sharing clinical information. The CORHIO HIE allows participants to access clinical patient data from 57 hospitals and 3 major labs, regardless of EHR status. Click here to view the webinar recording. Audio and powerpoint slides from all ClinicNET webinars are on the Affiliate Only section of the ClinicNET website.

ClinicNET & CORHIO Health Information Exchange Webinar - REGISTER TODAY

Are you interested in learning more about Health Information Exchange (HIE)? Join us for a webinar on January 20th from noon-1pm, click here to register! We are co-hosting this webinar with CORHIO, the state-designated entity for HIE working closely with and among communities across Colorado to implement a cost-effective and secure system for sharing clinical information. The CORHIO HIE allows participants to access clinical patient data from 57 hospitals and 3 major labs, regardless of EHR status. Learn more about HIE services that can benefit your clinics and have the opportunity to ask questions of the HIE experts. Contact johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.

ClinicNET & CORHIO Health Information Exchange Webinar, January 20

Are you interested in learning more about Health Information Exchange (HIE)? Join us for a webinar on January 20th from noon-1pm, click here to register! We are co-hosting this webinar with CORHIO, the state-designated entity for HIE working closely with and among communities across Colorado to implement a cost-effective and secure system for sharing clinical information. The CORHIO HIE allows participants to access clinical patient data from 57 hospitals and 3 major labs, regardless of EHR status. Learn more about HIE services that can benefit your clinics and have the opportunity to ask questions of the HIE experts. Contact johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.

ClinicNET & CORHIO Health Information Exchange Webinar

Are you interested in learning more about Health Information Exchange (HIE)? Join us for a webinar on January 20th from noon-1pm, click here to register! We are co-hosting this webinar with CORHIO, the state-designated entity for HIE working closely with and among communities across Colorado to implement a cost-effective and secure system for sharing clinical information. The CORHIO HIE allows participants to access clinical patient data from 57 hospitals and 3 major labs, regardless of EHR status. Learn more about HIE services that can benefit your clinics and have the opportunity to ask questions of the HIE experts. Contact johanna.gelderman@clinicnet.org with any questions.

HIE’s Expanding Role in Population Health Management Webinar

"Join Morgan Honea, CEO of CORHIO, and Jason Greer, Executive Director of CCMCN, for this informative webinar on how Health Information Exchanges give providers instant access to critical healthcare information from across the healthcare continuum, allowing them to better coordinate care and make informed decisions that are in the best interest of each patient. This webinar will provide an overview of population health management and examine the ways in which HIEs are strengthening care coordination efforts.

The webinar is December 18, 11am-12pm. The webinar is free, but registration is required, please visit the website for details and to register." [Source: CORHIO]

Interested in signing up for Heath Information Exchange (HIE)?

CORHIO is a nonprofit, state-designated entity for HIE.  You can sign-up even if you don’t utilize an electronic health record. Find out more:

• Overview of CORHIO
• HIE service packages for physician practices
• HIE services fees:  Small & medium-sized practices (1-20 providers) or Large practices (21+ providers)

Learn more about CORHIO’s HIE products & Services on the For Providers page.

Questions? Contact Stacy Fox, Business Development and Outreach Manager at sfox@corhio.org.

iHT2 2013 Health IT Summit - Denver

When: July 24, 2013 8:30 AM - July 25, 2013 3:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver, CO, 80237

Each year, the Institute for Health Technology Transformation (iHT2) hosts a Denver-based conference which promotes improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology and facilitating knowledge exchange. For two full days, healthcare and technology executives interact with a national audience of peers, national leaders and solution providers featuring the latest solutions for practice management, mobility, telemedicine, outsourcing, IT infrastructure, next-generation electronic medical records, disease management, and more...The full conference agenda is available online at http://ihealthtran.com/denveragenda2013.html...
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn continuing education certificates at this event...Click here to learn more and to register.  [Source: CORHIO]

[Webinar] Using an Electronic Health Record for Health Information Exchange and Interoperability for Safety Net Providers

When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 2 PM ET

"This webinar will focus on how safety net providers can electronically exchange health information and achieve interoperability using electronic health records (EHRs).  Exchanging electronic health information with other providers is a requirement under Stage 2 of Meaningful Use and has been shown to reduce costs and duplication of services, increase patient engagement, enhance patient safety, and improve healthcare quality..." Click here to register.  [Source: Health Resources and Services Administration Health Information Technology and Quality Webinar and Technical Assistance Resources]

EHR & Meaningful Use Boot Camp/HIE Community Celebration & Reception

5.1.2013 DoubleTree Hotel – Durango, CO 

Interested in learning how you can optimize the use of your EHR? Want to avoid incurring Medicare penalties?  Attend the free EHR & Meaningful Use Boot Camp and learn how to incorporate Meaningful Use objectives into your practice to increase efficiency, improve patient outcomes and make the most of the expense and time you put into your EHR adoption.  HIE Community Celebration & Reception to follow boot camp.  Click here to view the flyer about these events.  [Source: CORHIO]

Colorado Safety-net Clinics Dedicated to Health Information Exchange

"HIE fits nicely into the medical home care model, helping providers track patients after they leave the clinic.

Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) and Clinica Family Health Services are both safety-net providers in Colorado, meaning they offer services to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Most of their patient population is uninsured or covered by Medicaid. With more than 800,000 Coloradans currently lacking health plan coverage, these clinics are a vital part of our community...

The Medical Assistant (MA) staff at MCPN spend a lot of time trying to track down patient records — so they’re enthusiastic about getting records automatically through the HIE. MCPN is now talking about how they can utilize MAs for other areas of patient care, like patient education and outreach..."  Click here to read more.  [Source: CORHIO]

CORHIO Collaborating With Public Health to Streamline Immunization (CIIS) Reporting

"CORHIO and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are working towards a successful exchange of immunization data.

Once complete, this interface will allow hospitals or medical practices to upload immunization data through CORHIO’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) and it will be transmitted to the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). CIIS is a statewide computerized system that collects and disseminates immunization information for Coloradans of all ages"...Click here to read more.  [Source: CORHIO]

CORHIO Lowers Physician Office HIE Fees

"CORHIO has recently adjusted the cost model for physician practices and office-based providers wishing to participate in health information exchange (HIE). The adjustment includes reduced monthly subscription fees for all office-based providers..." Read more about these changes. (Source: CORHIO)

Colorado Medical Group Management Association (CMGMA) Fall Conference

CORHIO's Outreach Operations Manager, Mark Carlson, will speak about health information exchange in Colorado on Thursday 9/13 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the Colorado Medical Group Management Association's Fall Conference.

When: September 13-14, 2012
Where: Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center , Breckenridge, CO 80424
Click here for more information and to register.

Report: Strategies to Integrate Behavioral & Physical Health Through HIE

According to a newly released CORHIO report, over 97% of the Colorado behavioral health community surveyed agrees that the ability to securely exchange behavioral and physical health information electronically across providers will add value to the health care system. In case of emergency, or transfer between care facilities, providers can have appropriate, real-time access to their patients’ medical records ensuring fewer treatment errors and costly duplication of tests.

However, nationally, the adoption and use of the health information exchange (HIE) by the behavioral health community continues to lag behind other medical providers due to policy and practice barriers, and concerns about access to and vulnerability of information.

> Read the full report here