Health Information Exchange
Achieving electronic health information exchange (HIE) through the application of health information technology (HIT) is one of the cornerstones of the overall healthcare reform strategy in California. Effective application of HIT and the implementation of interoperable HIE are key strategies to achieve the goals of better health care outcomes, efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare, and strengthening our emergency and disaster response preparedness. California State government is involved in many initiatives and projects that support these goals. This site will provide you with the latest news on what state entities are doing to achieve these goals as well as key links to national efforts to promote and implement HIE and HIT.
The California Health and Human Services Agency serves as the lead agency on HIE and HIT issues for the State. CHHSA works with the State Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Department of Managed Care and the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency to oversee the State’s HIE and HIT related efforts.
Return to this site for continuing updates and new information on all major HIE/HIT activities. In addition to the latest news and developments, you will be able to obtain more information through links to the major HIE/HIT efforts underway in California.
Health Information Technology Financing Advisory Commission
Purpose and General Duties
The purpose of this Commission is to determine the extent to which access to capital impedes the implementation of Health Information Technology in various health care sectors; if impediments exist, determine whether the state should be involved in addressing these impediments, and suggest how that involvement might be most effectively implemented.
Members
- Secretary, Health and Human Services Agency, Chair of the Advisory Commission
- Secretary, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Co-chair
- Treasurer, State of California
- Commissioner of Insurance
- Director, Department of Finance
- Director, Department of Managed Health Care
- Representative, CalPERS
- Representative, CalSTRS
- Executive Officer, Infrastructure Bank
- Representatives from various health care and financing areas