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Instructions:
Complete the HIE evaluation checklist below to guide you in answering the three sections on
this worksheet.
The HIE evaluation checklist will be used to assess the feasibility of PHMS' contributing to a
community health information exchange (CHIE). The checklist has multiple components and
questions to help you assess the feasibility of CHIE participation. Additionally, you will need
to consider how your assessment will relate to the HIT strategy for the Paducah Health
Medical System.
Research the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) as a model for the CHIE.
Information for the KHIE can be found at the KHIE website (linked in the course).
Use the HIE evaluation checklist to organize all the information you need to respond to the
questions found on this worksheet.
For each question or consideration on the HIE evaluation checklist, do the following:
Determine whether the listed criteria are under consideration.
Determine whether there will be a good fit between the CHIE and PHMS. As you
determine whether CHIE is a good fit for PHMS, consider the mission, vision, and
values of PHMS, as well as the plans and strategies formulated in the HIT
recommendation and the EHRS assessment.
HIE General Information
Yes/No Comments (Optional)
Does the HIE have governing principles? Yes
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Yes
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and goals Yes Mission
for the HIE? Facilitate access to and
retrieval of clinical data to
provide safe, timely,
efficient, effective,
equitable, patient-centered
care in alignment with the
mission of the Cabinet for
Health & Family Services.
Vision
Our immediate vision is to
improve patient care by
using the clinical data in
KHIE to increase the
communication among
healthcare providers and
make actionable data
available to inform clinical
decisions, improve care
coordination, and ensure
care plans are developed
based on the availability of
accurate and timely
information.
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Our long-term vision is to
create a healthier Kentucky
by facilitation of the use and
secure exchange of patient
health information to
improve the health of the
state’s entire population;
increase efficiencies while
reducing costs; and advance
the quality of the care
delivered.
KHIE complies with all
Federal and state privacy
laws designed to protect
health information, including
the Health Insurance
Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA) (KHIE, 2020-a).
In addition to hospital participants, are there Yes (KHIE, 2020-b)
any other organizations or facilities in the HIE?
Are the services being provided by the HIE Yes (KHIE, 2020-c)
clearly shown?
Are facilities being supported by the HIE in Yes
attestation to meaningful use requirements?
Does the HIE support participation in other Yes There was mention of CMS
quality initiatives or payment programs? EHR Meaningful Use
Incentive Programs.
Does the HIE offer value to its participants? Yes
Is the HIE planning for future services or Yes
expansion?
Are the needs of consumers being addressed? Yes
Does the HIE evaluate its services on a regular Yes
basis?
Financial Commitment and Benefit
Is there any information on the HIE website No
regarding cost of participation in and funding of
the HIE?
Are there financial benefits to participating in Yes
the HIE?
Are there financial concerns to participating in No
the HIE?
Technical Information
Are HIE technology requirements clearly No
defined/explained?
Are the networks and services available to HIE Yes
participants well defined?
Is information available about participating No
vendors?
Does the HIE involve new or unproven No
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Instructions:
Complete the HIE evaluation checklist below to guide you in answering the three sections on
this worksheet.
The HIE evaluation checklist will be used to assess the feasibility of PHMS' contributing to a
community health information exchange (CHIE). The checklist has multiple components and
questions to help you assess the feasibility of CHIE participation. Additionally, you will need
to consider how your assessment will relate to the HIT strategy for the Paducah Health
Medical System.
Research the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) as a model for the CHIE.
Information for the KHIE can be found at the KHIE website (linked in the course).
Use the HIE evaluation checklist to organize all the information you need to respond to the
questions found on this worksheet.
For each question or consideration on the HIE evaluation checklist, do the following:
Determine whether the listed criteria are under consideration.
Determine whether there will be a good fit between the CHIE and PHMS. As you
determine whether CHIE is a good fit for PHMS, consider the mission, vision, and
values of PHMS, as well as the plans and strategies formulated in the HIT
recommendation and the EHRS assessment.
HIE General Information
Yes/No Comments (Optional)
Does the HIE have governing principles? Yes
Does the HIE have a strategic plan? Yes
Is there a mission statement, a vision, and goals Yes Mission
for the HIE? Facilitate access to and
retrieval of clinical data to
provide safe, timely,
efficient, effective,
equitable, patient-centered
care in alignment with the
mission of the Cabinet for
Health & Family Services.
Vision
Our immediate vision is to
improve patient care by
using the clinical data in
KHIE to increase the
communication among
healthcare providers and
make actionable data
available to inform clinical
decisions, improve care
coordination, and ensure
care plans are developed
based on the availability of
accurate and timely
information.
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Our long-term vision is to
create a healthier Kentucky
by facilitation of the use and
secure exchange of patient
health information to
improve the health of the
state’s entire population;
increase efficiencies while
reducing costs; and advance
the quality of the care
delivered.
KHIE complies with all
Federal and state privacy
laws designed to protect
health information, including
the Health Insurance
Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA) (KHIE, 2020-a).
In addition to hospital participants, are there Yes (KHIE, 2020-b)
any other organizations or facilities in the HIE?
Are the services being provided by the HIE Yes (KHIE, 2020-c)
clearly shown?
Are facilities being supported by the HIE in Yes
attestation to meaningful use requirements?
Does the HIE support participation in other Yes There was mention of CMS
quality initiatives or payment programs? EHR Meaningful Use
Incentive Programs.
Does the HIE offer value to its participants? Yes
Is the HIE planning for future services or Yes
expansion?
Are the needs of consumers being addressed? Yes
Does the HIE evaluate its services on a regular Yes
basis?
Financial Commitment and Benefit
Is there any information on the HIE website No
regarding cost of participation in and funding of
the HIE?
Are there financial benefits to participating in Yes
the HIE?
Are there financial concerns to participating in No
the HIE?
Technical Information
Are HIE technology requirements clearly No
defined/explained?
Are the networks and services available to HIE Yes
participants well defined?
Is information available about participating No
vendors?
Does the HIE involve new or unproven No
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