OKSHINE Update:
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board and Governor Stitt have approved the proposed emergency rules to implement the statewide health information exchange.
OHCA is thankful for the feedback of Oklahoma patients and providers in creating these emergency rules which encourages improved collaboration among different healthcare providers while protecting a patient’s right to privacy. OHCA remains committed to creating a streamlined, holistic health care approach and improving health outcomes for Oklahomans through the HIE.
The new rules include:
Broad exemptions that allow any provider seeking an exemption to be granted one;
Refined and added definitions;
Clarification on required participation;
Continued adherence to state and federal law regarding patient disclosure and consent;
Defined fees, including participation fee, connection fee and grant funds to cover connection fees.
View the emergency rules here.
Learn more about the HIE below. Click below to register to join, or seek an exemption.
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange are hosting a webinar to discuss the integration of Electronic Heath Records (EHRs) with the Health Information Exchange (HIE). It will take place from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10.
The session will explore the collaborative efforts required between health care providers and their EHR vendors to effectively connect to the HIE and facilitate seamless data sharing across systems. It will also highlight available State of Oklahoma funding options for EHR systems and health care providers to support this integration.
Key takeaways for attendees will include:
- The role of HIE connectivity in fostering effective patient care and data exchange.
- How to access and utilize funding programs to support integration efforts.
- Practical guidance on aligning EHR systems with regulatory requirements and improving overall interoperability.
- A deeper understanding of data blocking rules and their impact on EMR vendors and health care providers.
Forward this message to your EHR vendor representative(s) to ensure they have an opportunity to attend. Vendors are encouraged to register today to ensure their customers are well-prepared for successful HIE integration and compliant with data blocking regulations.
OKSHINE Overview
The passage of Senate Bill 1369 in 2022 changed the laws around health information exchange (HIE). The Office of the State Coordinator for HIE is the office within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) that oversees the state-designated entity (SDE) for HIE, MyHealth Access Network. The HIE allows health information to flow seamlessly to and from authorized organizations and providers in Oklahoma.
MISSION
To enhance health care delivery in Oklahoma by providing timely access to a secure and trusted health information ecosystem while protecting individual privacy.
VISION
To help realize Oklahoma’s goal of becoming a top ten healthy state.
Establishing a connection to the HIE can take substantial time to complete, therefore a health care provider will be considered to have met the requirement to report data once an application is submitted.
As defined in 317:30-3-35, providers licensed by and located in the State of Oklahoma and are not otherwise exempted, shall submit an application to report data to and utilize the HIE. Providers may register for an exemption from required participation as specified in 317:30-3-35, paragraph (f).
The HIE’s goal is to meet the needs of end users, allowing providers and their patients, hospitals and health systems, payers, state health agencies, and local health departments to have secure, accurate data available at the right time and place, for the right purposes.
Click below to complete an application for connection fee assistance, register to join, or seek an exemption.
Connection Fee Application
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Resources
Why OKSHINE?
The HIE provides the capability to electronically collect, store, and share clinical information among disparate healthcare information systems while maintaining its privacy and security. The HIE facilitates appropriate and secure access to and retrieval of clinical data to provide safe, more timely, efficient, effective, equitable, patient-centered care. The HIE is helpful for connecting with multiple public health authorities to assist in the analyses of population health and the effectiveness of treatments.
OKSHINE connects providers throughout the state through our secure, online network to share patients’ virtual health records. Members include hospitals, ambulatory practices, ancillary services, behavioral health, specialty care providers, emergency medical services, social services organizations, and payers. Through OKSHINE, members track their patients care received outside of their facility to facilitate greater care coordination.
