Tennessee Health Information Exchange
To reflect our continued growth throughout the state, we are pleased to announce that East Tennessee Health Information Network (etHIN) is changing its name. Going forward, etHIN will be known as Tennessee Health Information Exchange (TnHIE). “This change represents an important step in our growth and evolution,” said Pam Matthews, CEO of TnHIE. “As our services, [...]
etHIN recently announced the launch of a new Social Determinants tab within the Clinical Viewer, bringing critical context to patient care by integrating Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) data directly into clinical workflows. What’s New? The Social Determinants tab is now live and currently populated with SDOH Assessments. These assessments offer valuable insights into factors [...]
Racial disparities in uptake of flu vaccine among adolescents is a concerning public health issue. Factors contributing to these disparities include socioeconomic status, limited access to healthcare, historical mistrust in medical systems, and systemic barriers that disproportionately affect minority communities. The CDC reported flu deaths in children reached a new high during the 2019-2020 season [...]
etHIN’s connection to the Joint Health Information Exchange provides access to veteran and military service member medical records A new connection between etHIN and the VA/DOD Joint Health Information Exchange (JHIE) through the eHealth Exchange offers numerous benefits to etHIN participants. The JHIE facilitates the sharing of health information between the U.S. Department of Veterans [...]
Micky Tripathi and Jonathan Blum | OCTOBER 30, 2023 A new proposed rule released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) details HHS’ first steps for holding health care providers accountable for information blocking under the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act). Specifically, the “21st Century Cures Act: Establishment of Disincentives for [...]