News and Noteworthy
Taking a Productive Pause…
Making Choices Michigan (MCM), a strategic business unit of MiHIN, is a leader in Advance Care Planning (ACP) policy, conversation facilitation and training in the State of Michigan. MCM supports the community as a collaborative, neutral convener of ACP leaders...
USQHIN Achieves Trusted Network- Health Information Network (HIN) Accreditation from DirectTrust™
For immediate release Jan. 16, 2023 For additional information, contact: Emily Mata | 517.745.8835 emily.mata@mihin.orgUSQHIN Achieves Trusted Network- Health Information Network (HIN) Accreditation from DirectTrust™ WASHINGTON, D.C.— United States QHIN (USQHIN), an...
From the Desk of Shreya Patel-CMS Prior Authorization Proposed Rule
This month, CMS released their long-awaited proposed rule on Prior Authorization, Provider Access API, and Payer to Payer Exchange. Initially released in December 2020, CMS proposed an expansion of the Patient Access Final Rule. As a reminder, the CMS Patient...
Michigan Health Information Network Once Again Achieves HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture, and Meet Compliance Requirements
For immediate release Dec. 20, 2022 For additional information, contact: Emily Mata | 517.745.8835 emily.mata@mihin.orgMichigan Health Information Network Once Again Achieves HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture, and Meet...
Michigan Health Information Network Once Again Achieves DirectTrust HISP Accreditation
For immediate release Dec. 14, 2022 For additional information, contact: Emily Mata | 517.745.8835 emily.mata@mihin.orgMichigan Health Information Network Once Again Achieves DirectTrust™ HISP Accreditation Accreditation ensures compliance with DirectTrust HISP Policy...
From the Desk of Shreya Patel-HHS & SAMHSA Proposed Rule Update from MiHIN
On November 28, 2022 the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a proposed rule for 42 CFR Part 2 information (Part 2 Information).
Part 2 information is information that comes from a facility regulated by 42 CFR Part 2 and is federally defined as an entity that 1. Receives federal funding and 2. Holds itself out as an entity primarily concerned with the treatment of substance use disorders.
MiHIN & Native American Heritage Month
Health disparities among Native Americans are vast and persistent. Interoperability can help close that gap.
Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribes–with approximately 200,000 tribal members in total. Data show that Native American communities face inequity in health care and health status compared to other U.S. populations, including disproportionately higher rates of disease and shorter life expectancy.
The issue doesn’t end there –
Eight Social Care Platform Organizations Collaborate to Improve Interoperable Referrals in Michigan
For immediate releaseNov. 16, 2022 For additional information, contact: Emily Mata | 517.745.8835 emily.mata@mihin.org Eight Social Care Platform Organizations Collaborate to Improve Interoperable Referrals in Michigan Collaboration will create significant value, help...
Krystal Schramm Named DirectTrust Interoperability Hero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 9, 2022 For additional information, contact: Emily Mata| 517.745.8835 emily.mata@mihin.org Krystal Schramm Named DirectTrust Interoperability Hero The initiative recognizes organizations, teams, and individuals integral to advancing...
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