State considers “10-Year Roadmap for Connected Health”

Posted on: 9/19/18


Consultants from CedarBridge Group presented a draft 10-year vision for “an interoperable health information technology and health information exchange ecosystem” for the state of Oklahoma earlier this month.  

Working in consultation with the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), CedarBridge conducted an environmental scan that included stakeholder interviews with hospitals and other providers, health plans, tribal organizations, data services organizations, and employers.

The consultants developed a “10-Year Roadmap” to support state government’s application for federal funding of state health information exchange projects. Through September 2019, federal funds will cover 90 percent of the cost of qualifying expenditures.

One recommendation by the consultants was for legislation to give governing power to Oklahoma’s Health Information Technology Advisory Board (HITAB), created by Senate Bill 983 in 2016 to advise the state’s chief information officer on health information exchange and related matters. This board would provide a statewide governance authority and mechanism to recommend and support health IT and HIE initiatives.

CedarBridge also recommended the state establish a shared services organization and infrastructure, the Oklahoma Health Information Network (OKHIN), making available a provider directory used by health information exchanges, a master person index of consumers, and a record locator service to track where consumers’ health information is stored.
 
The State asks for comments on this draft document, which should be sent by Sept. 30 to [email protected]. At this writing, the state had not yet posted the draft report online. OHA has posted the draft here. To view a copy of the consultants’ presentation to stakeholders on this draft report, click here. OHA members are encouraged to share their thoughts on this draft with OHA’s Rick Snyder, [email protected]. 

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.