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1. Overview/General Information

Health Information Exchange (HIE) is defined as the mobilization of healthcare information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Wikipedia

HIE News

2. PA State Resources and Activities

PHIX

PA State HIE (PHIX) Update 4/1/2010

Consistent with the updated Pennsylvania Health Information (PHIX) Strategic Plan, the state has released a request for proposal (RFP) to build and operate the state’s health information exchange. The RFP was released on 04/01/2010, and a pre-bid conference will be held on 04/13/2010 in Harrisburg. Bids close on 05/03/2010. Further information is available from the Division of General Services website at http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/GeneralEdit.aspx?SID=6100009286 .

PA State HIE (PHIX) Update 3/17/2010

After attending the recent state PHIX Advisory Council meeting, here is a brief summary of the current status:

• PHIX will issue an RFP for an HIE solution, rather than the previously proposed contract with Delaware. Development of the RFP is being fast-tracked and is targeted to be released in April.
• The state has received confirmation of the expected $17.1 Million for establishing a state-wide HIE. PA was awarded in the first round. Release of funds is predicated on achieving milestones within the state’s strategic plan.
• The PHIX plan proposes establishing a state public authority (House Bill 2106) to operate the exchange.
• The PHIX Advisory Council is engaged in developing governance and finance elements of the plan. It includes a business plan for funding and sustainability, governance structure for the proposed public authority, and ultimately an operating plan which is required in order to release planning funds.