How HealtheConnections HIE is Launching N.Y. Statewide Encounter Alerts

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This article reports on HealtheConnections HIE securing a contract to provide statewide encounter alerts on behalf of the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY). The HIE is transitioning to a cloud-native FHIR-based platform. Previously, while ADT (Admission, Discharge, Transfer) alerts existed within each regional HIE in New York, cross-regional sharing was inefficient and often required manual coordination, leading to potential gaps in information. The new system aims to establish a standardized ADTs pipeline, allowing care managers and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to access real-time, reliable details about where a patient received hospital care across the state. By leveraging PointClickCare's proven technology, the service ensures reliability and standardization at scale. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the HIE to build infrastructure for holistic patient care, including involvement in social care and behavioral health data exchange projects. The shift to FHIR-based architecture and enhanced interoperability represents a significant advancement in healthcare information sharing, addressing critical failure points in current systems.