The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC)

09/29/2022

Thank you for your interest in the New York eHealth Collaborative!

The New York eHealth Collaborative is no longer regularly updating or monitoring this page. Please follow us on our other platforms to stay up to date with the latest news and updates from NYeC and the Statewide Health Information Exchange for New York (SHIN-NY).

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09/14/2022

Are you an Article 28 facility interested in learning more about the SHIN-NY & how HIE can help your organization? NYeC is hosting a webinar on Sept 28, 2022 from 2-3pm. Please join us to learn how HIE can help improve care coordination and patient care: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/HTW_CxIOA0Wec83kM0AQVw,gKpeH0AtrEqMRSFSA_uAJw,AkItM8VM8ECdQyz1ZcgNLQ,p87HcdDIT0egGzFhkngSjQ,uD6qyoCucUu6XgTN23GDOw,mbVaf1aU4EK4niIgB8KgNg?mode=read&tenantId=0bbf351d-0e12-4503-9e73-cde433401057

07/20/2022

On May 20, the SHIN-NY entities together provided comments in response to NY's proposed 1115 waiver amendment request. NYeC also submitted a separate comment letter. Read the full comments here:

On May 20, the entities that make up the SHIN-NY provided comments in response to the New York State’s proposed 1115 waiver amendment request...

06/21/2022

NYeC celebrates the freedom of African Americans on this Juneteenth holiday. We recognize the vital need for further social and health equity and continue to work towards eliminating health disparities for all. Read Governor Hochul’s proclamation here:

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation in observance of Juneteenth. The red, black, and green Black Liberation Flag will be raised over the Capitol on June 19 & June 20, & State landmarks will be illuminated red, black, and green on June 19.

06/03/2022

"HIEs are well-situated to help healthcare organizations achieve the triple aim of value-based care—improving population health management strategies, providing better care for individuals, and reducing healthcare costs." On EHR Intelligence:

As providers look toward value-based care delivery, health information exchanges (HIEs) can support care coordination and population health management.

06/02/2022

Interested in connecting to the SHIN-NY? Find important information and resources on our website here: https://www.nyehealth.org/shin-ny/connect-use/

06/01/2022

New JAMA Viewpoint summarizes a report from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine about diversity and inclusion in clinical trials and health research. Recommendations include: federal leadership and coordination, increased accountability, and equitable investments. Read here:

This Viewpoint summarizes a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that details the suboptimal inclusion of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in US research studies and provides approaches to better elucidate barriers, facilitators, and best...

05/27/2022

"Data management, governance, and analysis are critical for providers to deliver high-quality care and improve patient outcomes, and a data culture can help." On Health IT Analytics:

Data management, governance, and analysis are critical for healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and improve patient outcomes, and a data culture can help.

05/26/2022

COVID-19 has been traumatic for healthcare workers. "We owe them a debt of gratitude and action...If we fail to act, we will place our nation’s health at risk." In a new report, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recommends ways to combat burnout. On Fierce Healthcare:

Healthcare worker burnout was a staggering issue for systems across the country even before the pandemic, and, now, a new report from the U.S. | A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general is pressing for stakeholders to alleviate healthcare worker burnout by reducing administrative and other burde...

05/25/2022

Improving the quality of existing Medicaid data, paired with "efforts to objectively measure unmet need," will support health equity in Medicaid, ensuring all patients receive the highest quality care. On Health Affairs:

Health equity is a priority for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and many state Medicaid programs. To advance this, CMS must invest in the data infrastructure needed to continuously evaluate health equity in Medicaid, including through improved race and ethnicity data and a national survey of M...

05/24/2022

SDoH screenings help reveal social issues affecting the health and wellness of a patient population. Organizations designing SDoH screening processes should consider the tools, questions, and communication skills needed to support assessment. On Patient Engagement HIT:

Healthcare organizations designing social determinants of health screening should consider the tools, questions and content, and communication skills needed to support surveys.

05/23/2022

Did you know? Use of the SHIN-NY is associated with approximately:
- 50% reduction in the rate of hospital readmissions,
- 26% reduction in the rate of ED visits,
- 35% reduction in the rate of repeat imaging procedures, and more.

Learn about the value of the SHIN-NY: https://www.nyehealth.org/shin-ny/impact-and-value/