News Summary
Hixny has launched its new Snapshot tool to improve healthcare data access for providers in New York. This innovative application integrates multiple data sources, streamlining workflows within EHR systems. Designed as a SMART-on-FHIR application, the tool features access to the state’s prescription drug monitoring program and a health-related social needs screening tool. Hixny aims to enhance data integration and facilitate better patient care across the state, reinforcing its commitment to supporting healthcare providers.
Syracuse, New York – Hixny, a health information network serving New York, has unveiled its new Snapshot tool designed to improve access to healthcare data for providers across the state. The innovative tool, available to healthcare professionals since 2020, aims to streamline workflows within existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems by integrating multiple data sources into a single, user-friendly platform.
Initially developed during a hackathon before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Snapshot tool operates as a SMART-on-FHIR application, aligning with current healthcare data standards. The introduction of this tool signifies Hixny’s commitment to enhancing data accessibility and integration, particularly for providers who often face challenges in obtaining necessary patient information from various platforms.
Highlighted features of the Snapshot tool include direct access to New York State’s prescription drug monitoring program, as well as a health-related social needs screening tool. This latter feature complies with the state’s 1115 Medicaid waiver amendment, addressing the growing importance of social determinants of health in patient care.
Hixny has been providing health information services for nearly 26 years, supporting regions from the Hudson Valley to the Canadian border. The organization began as a collaboration between the New York State Health Plan Association and the Iroquois Healthcare Association. The recent enhancements mark a continuous evolution of its services, particularly emphasizing seamless data integration and user experience.
The demand for improved data integration is reflected in Hixny’s operational history. Prior to the launch of its statewide alert system, the organization managed approximately 700,000 local alerts in August, showcasing the pressing need for efficient data sharing among healthcare providers. For over a decade, Hixny has maintained its regional data alert service, focusing on integrating these alerts into healthcare workflows.
As a leader in health information exchange, Hixny is recognized for integrating innovative solutions among regional health information networks (HIEs). The Snapshot tool is designed with user control in mind, allowing providers to manage their data visibility, including options for hiding personal data while accessing aggregated information. Such functionality is crucial for maintaining patient privacy and enhancing user confidence when navigating health data.
Furthermore, Hixny has achieved notable recognition as the first validated data stream for health-related social needs by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This validation underscores the organization’s commitment to accurate and reliable data sourcing, ensuring that the data provided to users aligns with its original sources.
While the adoption of FHIR data standards is an ongoing process, Hixny is making strides in collecting health-related social needs screening data across New York. The organization remains steadfast in its mission to promote value-based care and improve interoperability among various healthcare systems.
Looking ahead, Hixny is actively exploring new projects aimed at enhancing data sharing and reducing barriers to accessing vital healthcare information for providers. These initiatives are crucial in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape where the integration of data plays a central role in delivering quality patient care.
As the healthcare sector continues to confront various challenges in accessing relevant data, Hixny’s Snapshot tool emerges as a significant resource for New York providers, facilitating a more streamlined, efficient approach to healthcare data management and improving service delivery.
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