Sustainable Success: Guidance on Health Information Exchanges

NASCIO, a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government, found that state CIOs and policy officials play varying roles in developing health information exchanges. Since 2010, the number of public health information exchanges has nearly doubled, but looming questions around HIE sustainability still exist.

NASCIO believe it is imperative that the state CIO provide sound leadership and advanced ideas for the development of a self-sufficient HIE. The issue brief focuses on the unprecedented opportunity for states to set-up and run a health information exchange. Included are best practices for creating potential revenue streams, considerations for systems development, and innovative options that may reduce maintenance and lower costs.

“There are substantial federal incentives for public and private organizations to develop interoperable health information exchanges, but what is going to set a successful HIE apart is the ability to provide innovative services with minimal costs,” said Doug Robinson, NASCIO executive director. “State CIOs recognize there is no better time than now for carrying out these goals, but continued ingenuity will be vital to ensure a state-run HIE is independently sustainable and fully operational.”

About NASCIO

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The primary state government members are senior officials who have executive level and statewide responsibility for information technology leadership. State officials who are involved in agency level information technology management may participate as state members. Representatives from other public sector and non-profit organizations may also participate as associate members. Private sector firms may join as corporate members and participate in the Corporate Leadership Council. For more information about NASCIO visit

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Contacts

Chad Grant

Senior Policy Analyst

National Association of State Chief Information Officers

(859) 514-9148

cgrant@AMRms.com

Shawn Vaughn

Membership and Communications Coordinator

National Association of State Chief Information Officers

(859) 514-9156

svaughn@AMRms.com

www.NASCIO.org

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