The Health Information Exchange (HIE) Onboarding Program
An AHCCCS-funded program that supports bidirectional HIE connectivity
Through funding available from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Health Current offers the HIE Onboarding Program to support the participation of eligible AHCCCS hospitals and providers in statewide health information exchange (HIE).
The program provides an administrative offset in recognition of the costs the eligible HIE participant has incurred to complete bidirectional HIE connectivity. Due to limited funding, this program is available on a first come, first served basis.
Program Benefits
- Improves care coordination and transitions of care
- Reduces duplicate tests and procedures
- Helps avoid costly mistakes and improves patient safety
- Saves time by eliminating calls, faxes to other providers
- Reduces costs and improves health outcomes
“The HIE Onboarding Program is an excellent opportunity for eligible AHCCCS Medicaid providers to receive support for bidirectional HIE connectivity.”
Melissa Kotrys, CEO of Health Current
“The HIE Onboarding Program supports bi-directional connectivity and prepares organizations for the interoperable world of value-based healthcare. In addition, this connectivity promotes advanced care coordination that can improve healthcare quality and reduce costs.”
Jami Snyder, Director, AHCCCS
Who Qualifies:
Eligible participants are defined as AHCCCS hospitals and providers that meet certain requirements.
Administrative Offset Payments
HIE participants who participate in the HIE Onboarding Program will receive an administrative offset payment once bidirectional connectivity is complete. The financial payments are as follows:
- Community Provider (1-25 providers) $5,000
- Community Provider (26+ providers) $10,000
- Hospital $20,000
- FQHC, FQHC Look-Alike & RHC $10,000
Find Out More:
To obtain additional program information and to determine your organization’s eligibility, contact Health Current by email at recruitment@healthcurrent.org or by phone at (602) 688-7200.