The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide

Winner of HIMSS 2011 Book of the Year Award! The HIMSS Book of the Year Award honors a book that offers outstanding practical guidance and/or strategic insight for healthcare information and management systems professionals. "The electronic exchange of health information is an essential capability that contributes to improved efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare delivery process. This book provides readers with the tools and resources needed to establish a successful, sustainable HIE and avoid many of the pitfalls that failed early initiatives. The authors use their own direct experience as HIE consultants, their interviews with HIE leaders and extensive research to offer a practical, step-by-step approach to forming an HIE. The book features case studies, examples, checklists, references, a high-level history and overview of HIE and a discussion of why HIE is so important. The book also describes in detail the essential steps to planning and forming a successful HIE. By providing the necessary tools and framework, the book serves to advance the successful development of HIEs and improve efficiency and outcomes in the healthcare delivery process. During a time of unprecedented change in the healthcare landscape, this guide is a timely and valuable resource for those seeking to leverage HIE to achieve quality gains and billions of dollars in saving under healthcare reform."

Laura Kolkman, RN, BSN, MS , President, Mosaica Partners, LLC. Laura Kolkman has more than three decades of experience in healthcare, information technology, and consulting. She has published many articles on subjects related to health information exchange and was a contributor to the Guide to Establishing a Regional Health Information Organization, published by HIMSS in 2007. Ms. Kolkman holds an MS in Computer Science from Western Michigan University and a BSN from the University of Michigan, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Bob Brown , Vice President, Professional Services, Mosaica Partners, LLC. Bob Brown is an internationally recognized authority on consulting and the consulting process. His well-rounded background includes accomplishments in developing and delivering consulting services, developing consulting methods and tools, and product management of both financial services and technology products.

Preface Chapter 1: The HIE Landscape Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 3: Navigating Your Early Stage Formation Chapter 4: Establish a Formal Organizational Governance Structure Chapter 5: Creating Your Strategic Plan Chapter 6: Your Business Plan Defines How Delivering Value Drives Your Sustainability Chapter 7: Protecting Patient Privacy Chapter 8: The Time for Technology Chapter 9: Becoming Operational