June 2022 | Issue 49
HEALTHeLINK AND POPULATION HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
ANNOUNCE AFFILIATION
Last week, HEALTHeLINK announced an affiliation agreement with Population Health Collaborative (PHC) to merge the regional health improvement mission collaborative's and operations into HEALTHeLINK to drive higher quality care, control costs, and improve the health and wellness of the people in Western New York. Improving health equity and health outcomes in communities with the worst health outcomes, both in rural and minority populations, will be an essential focus through this partnership. The organizations are coming together to build on HEALTHeLINK’s secure and reliable technology infrastructure for the timely and accurate electronic exchange of clinical information among Western New York health care providers and expand its services to include activities like the Live Well Western New York model that has been the focus of PHC. For more details on this new affiliation, click here.
DISCONTINUED SUPPORT FOR INTERNET EXPLORER
As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft will discontinue support and updates for Internet Explorer 11, a popular web browser used by Windows users that has since been replaced with Microsoft Edge. To reduce security risks associated with end-of-life software, HEALTHeLINK and HEALTHeNET block access to out-of-date browsers once they are six-months past end of life. Starting on December 15, users will no longer be able to access the HEALTHeCOMMUNITY Portal using this browser. Please note that this date may be adjusted as we monitor security risks during this timeframe. We are encouraging organizations to move to a supported version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. For further information, please refer to Microsoft's website here.
NOTICE TO HEALTHeLINK & HEALTHeNET PARTICIPANTS
Last month, you should have received notice about approved revisions to the HEALTHeLINK Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures, the Business Associate Agreement, Participation Agreement, and Terms and Conditions, as well as the HEALTHeNET Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures, all effective June 27, 2022. A copy of the current and revised versions of all documents are available for review on the HEALTHeLINK website.
HEALTHeLINK FEATURED ON BARCLAY DAMON LLP's CYBER SIP PODCAST
Director of Technology & Security Officer Drew McNichol was a guest on a recent episode of Barclay Damon LLP’s Cyber Sip podcast. Discussion included the differences between the skillsets required for IT versus cybersecurity, the benefits of using a security dashboard, and some of the ways companies can develop a real culture of compliance, from governance, polices, and procedures to the role individual employees play. You can listen to the entire podcast here.
BUFFALO MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
Congratulations to HEALTHeLINK’s half marathon runners – Audrey Lachina and Drew McNichol! The half marathon is part of the annual Buffalo Marathon held on May 29.
NEW GUIDE 2 BETTER CARE SEGMENTS
HEALTHeLINK’s Guide 2 Better Care segments are back on WGRZ for 2022. Every other Wednesday, during the 4pm and 11pm newscasts, local health care leaders provide education about HEALTHeLINK as well as highlight the value and benefits of HIE in Western New York. To view all the segments, click here.
HEALTHeLINK Executive Director Dan Porreca also appeared on a recent episode of WGRZ’s WNY Living to share details about HIE and the role it plays in your health care. The segment can be viewed here.
HEALTHeLINK IN THE NEWS
ADOPTION


Percent of WNY practices who participate with HEALTHeLINK: 87%
 
Total number of patient consent forms signed: 1,467,733
 
Total results available through HEALTHeLINK: 323,986,264
 
Total number of patient record look up queries in HEALTHeLINK YTD: 3,006,778
 
Total number of practices sending data to HEALTHeLINK from their EHR: 483
 
Total number of practices getting results delivered from HEALTHeLINK into their EHR: 507
NEW DATA SOURCES


Associated Physicians

Axis Neurosurgery and Spine

Buffalo Endovascular and Vascular Surgical Associates PLLC

DaVita Facilities

ECMC (Part 2 Data)

Eye Care and Vision Associates

Hospice Buffalo

Suburban Adult Services Inc.


For a complete listing of data sources and participating practices, click here!
PATIENT RECORD
LOOK-UP TOP USERS

Hospital Users
--Kaleida Health System
--Roswell Park 
--Catholic Health System
--Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
--ECMC

Physician Practice Users
--General Physician PC
--Dent Neurologic Institute
--Buffalo Medical Group
--WNY Urology Associates
--Roswell Park Oncology PC
--University Neurology
--Landmark Medical
--Trinity Medical Cardiology
--Windsong Radiology
--UB Neurosurgery, Inc

Other Participant Users
--Independent Health
--Health Homes of Upstate New York
--ConnectLife
--CINQ NY Health Home
--Erie County DOH
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Proud to be part of the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY)