Missouri Health Connection goes live

Laura Pedulli | | Health Exec | Informatics

Missouri Health Connection (MHC), a statewide health information exchange, announced its grand opening on Aug. 21. MHC provides services to more than 7,000 patients, linking 62 hospitals and more than 350 clinics in Missouri and neighboring states.

“The state's physicians and patients now have one connection for a healthier Missouri, instead of having to navigate a complex maze of information sources to improve the health of patients,” according to an official announcement.

MHC can connect with all certified EHR systems and its features include electronic alerts to physicians about important events, including when their patients are admitted to the hospital, may need care in an out-of-town emergency and important test results from referring physicians. In addition, continuity of care documents can be securely exchanged between health providers, according to MHC.

“MHC has essentially built the freeway that Missouri healthcare providers will use to access the vital information needed to make medical decisions,” Mary Kasal, CEO of MHC, said in the announcement. “The highway is open and traffic is flowing, all with the purpose to improve the healthcare of all Missourians.”

 

Laura Pedulli

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