Health Information Technology/ Exchange in Kansas

Claudia Blackburn, Sedgwick County Health Department

Roger Clark, COMCARE of Sedgwick County

Aaron Dunkel, KDHE

Evolution of HIE in KS

Wichita Health Information Exchange (WHIE)

Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN)

Lewis and Clark Information Exchange (LACIE)

Kansas Health Information Exchange (KHIE)

Advancing e-Public Health and Informatics

Find the tables – State, Regional, Local

Assess current information systems

Assess need for an EMR/linkage to HIE

Public Health at the Table

Check with State Health Department HIT Coordinator

Regional Extension Center/Synōvim

State Association of Local Health Departments

Local/State Medical Society and Hospital Association

LHD Role at the Table

Develop relationships, common agendas, and trust

Listen and engage

Share progress and potential benefits from the public health system

Current Activities

Strategic plan

Secure Messaging/Provider Portal

What is needed from the HIE

Future

Population health concerns Staff competencies Interaction with BioSense Local vs. state level responsibilities State-wide collaboration

Measuring Progress

Time studiesIncrease in timely communicable disease reportsDisease containmentCommunity indicatorsPopulation health management

What’s next?

Increase the number of LHDs participating in the HIEContinue to educate selfDevelop relationships with local providersLeverage your role as an active participantStatewide collaborativeKIPHS enhancement

Discussion Questions

• Who are you talking to locally re: HIT/HIE?

• What are your plans?