Oregon launches state HIE
Oregon has launched a statewide health information exchange (HIE)—CareAccord.
Implemented by Harris and administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the goals of CareAccord include: enhanced communications among Oregon healthcare providers, reduced duplicate orders and support for meaningful use requirements.
CareAccord launched with Harris’ Direct Secure Messaging, a point-to-point messaging system that seeks to allow registered providers to exchange information, including attachments containing patient data, using devices with internet access.
OHA contracted with Harris Healthcare Solutions after receiving federal funding to plan and implement statewide HIE services through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC) State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program. In a competitive bidding process that involved seven HIE vendors, OHA selected Harris because of its expertise in building state HIEs and enterprise-level systems for commercial and government customers, including the Florida HIE, Department of Veterans Affairs, ONC and Health First.
Implemented by Harris and administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the goals of CareAccord include: enhanced communications among Oregon healthcare providers, reduced duplicate orders and support for meaningful use requirements.
CareAccord launched with Harris’ Direct Secure Messaging, a point-to-point messaging system that seeks to allow registered providers to exchange information, including attachments containing patient data, using devices with internet access.
OHA contracted with Harris Healthcare Solutions after receiving federal funding to plan and implement statewide HIE services through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC) State HIE Cooperative Agreement Program. In a competitive bidding process that involved seven HIE vendors, OHA selected Harris because of its expertise in building state HIEs and enterprise-level systems for commercial and government customers, including the Florida HIE, Department of Veterans Affairs, ONC and Health First.
Beth Walsh, Editor
Editor Beth earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s in health communication. She has worked in hospital, academic and publishing settings over the past 20 years. Beth joined TriMed in 2005, as editor of CMIO and Clinical Innovation + Technology. When not covering all things related to health IT, she spends time with her husband and three children.