PAeHI Press Releases

Pennsylvania DPW Update -- April 30, 2012

As of Monday, April 30th, PPW had 3,165 Eligible Professionals (EPs) either begin or complete their Pennsylvania MAPIR application. They had 119 Eligible Hospitals (EHs) either begin or complete their Pennsylvania MAPIR application. To date, they have made payments of $55,264,217 for Eligible Professionals and $63,369,193 for Eligible Hospitals.

PA eHealth Collaborative

Strategic Plan for Health Information Exchange

PAeHI members have been active in the planning process for this draft strategic plan and has endorsed and supports the planning process and this detailed report. Learn more!
Nov 2011

PA Health Insurance Exchange

Under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pennsylvania is required to set up a state-run health insurance exchange by 2013. The state has applied for $33 million dollars from the federal government to implement the exchange but still needs to pass enabling legislation. A draft plan for the exchange can be found on the PA Insurance Departments website or download a pdf copy of the KPMG Report Nov 21, 2011.

Governor Corbett Announces Formation of Pennsylvania eHealth Collaborative Advisory Committee

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett today announced the formal creation of the Pennsylvania eHealth Collaborative Advisory Committee.

"This committee will support the Pennsylvania eHealth Collaborative's efforts to advance health information exchange with the goal of improving patient health and safety," Corbett said.

Corbett issued an executive order last July creating the collaborative. Pennsylvania was awarded $17 million under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to help advance health information exchange. The act also provides incentives to doctors and hospitals to adopt electronic health records.

The committee consists of the state health information technology coordinator and appointees that represent the interests of a broad spectrum of the healthcare stakeholder community.

"We would like to acknowledge many of the advisory committee members who have been active participants in the collaborative planning process. We look forward to working with the committee to improve healthcare in Pennsylvania," said George White, the state's chief information officer.

Health information exchanges allow healthcare providers such as hospitals, clinics and physicians to securely share patient information from multiple sources, including other hospital systems, labs and pharmacies. By protecting patient information and providing fast, comprehensive access to data, health information exchanges can improve patient safety, reduce redundant tests and procedures, and improve public health monitoring.

The following individuals were appointed to the advisory committee:

· Sen. James Brewster, McKeesport

· Mark Caron, Harrisburg

· Martin Ciccocioppo, Middletown

· Joseph Cincotta, MD, Wellsville

· Robert Corrato, MD, Newtown Square

· Rep. Bryan Cutler, Quarryville

· Lisa Davis, Boalsburg

· Patricia Epple, Harrisburg

· Jonathan Evans, Erie

· Michael Fiaschetti, Enola

· Sen. Mike Folmer, Lebanon

· Joseph Gallagher, MD, Wayne

· Gaspere Geraci, MD, Mechanicsburg

· Jonathan Greer, New Cumberland

· Susan Kressley, MD, Doylestown

· Elizabeth LaRue, PhD, Pittsburgh

· Edward McCallister, West Homewood

· Jean Nejman, Erie

· Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Wilkes-Barre

· Rajesh Patel, MD, Lock Haven

· Cheri Rinehart, Dillsburg

· Donna Rovito, Allentown

· Donald Schwarz, MD, MPH, Philadelphia

· Richard Snyder, MD, Berwyn

· Anita Somplasky, RN, Collegeville

· Wayne Thompson, Hellertown

· Jim Walker, MD, New Cumberland

· Michael Yantis, Harrisburg

· James Younkin, Danville

More information is available online at www.paehealthcollab.com.

Media contacts:

Dan Egan, Office of Administration; 717-772-4237

Kevin Harley, Governor's Office; 717-783-1116

News for Immediate Release -- Feb. 27, 2012