Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas HIEs connect, exchange Direct messages

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The Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII), Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) and Missouri Health Connection (MHC) are now connected and able to exchange Direct secure messages across state lines. 

“By connecting with Kansas and Nebraska, Missouri Health Connection is leading the way towards improved care for patients who cross state lines for medical care,” said Mary Kasal, president and CEO of Missouri Health Connection. “We’re excited to now be connected to Kansas, Nebraska and Illinois and look forward to connecting with all our border states.”

“This is an exciting achievement that will help streamline communication, particularly for patients who live near the Kansas/Missouri and Kansas/Nebraska state lines. Many patients see healthcare providers in Kansas and then receive additional care in surrounding states. It is vital that providers have a safe, secure method to communicate critical patient information across state lines,” said Laura McCrary EdD, executive director of KHIN. “KHIN is pleased to help lead the way of interstate connectivity along with MHC and NeHII.”

“Having Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri connected is one more step towards more coordinated care,” said Deb Bass, CEO of the Nebraska Health Information Initiative. “We here in the Midwest are proud to be on the forefront of healthcare transformation through the use of technology.”

The Direct project was launched in March 2010 as part of the Nationwide Health Information Network.

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