Services

What Services Will Be Available Through LaHIE?
 
The State Health Information Exchange Program aims to ensure that every eligible health care provider has at least one option for health information exchange that meets the requirements of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, defined by CMS in 2010.  To this end, LaHIE will create and implement up-to-date privacy and security requirements for HIE; coordinate with Medicaid and state public health programs to establish an integrated approach; monitor and track meaningful use HIE capabilities; set strategy to meet gaps in HIE capabilities; and ensure consistency with national standards.
 
The immediate priority of LaHIE is to stand up an exchange platform that will increase the quality, efficiency and safety of health care through enhanced care coordination.  The exchange platform is scheduled to be available to all Louisiana providers in January 2012.

The first use cases will include: 
Exchanging patient care summaries across unaffiliated organizations
LaHIE plans to utilize point-to-point secure messaging through the use of the Nationwide Health Information Network's (NHIN) DIRECT project.
 
Public health
LaHIE will be able to connect providers with the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids (LINKS) through its web portal.
 
Visit Registry
The visit registry will begin with patient matching, service location, service date/time and chief complaints. This feature will enhance care coordination, increase patient safety, reduce redundant tests and avoid unnecessary admissions.