CRISP DC

We're excited to introduce you all to our incredible affiliate organization partners to the North, healthEconnect Alaska – an organization bringing healthcare data to the Alaskan frontiers! As a nonprofit health information exchange (HIE), healthEconnect Alaska is working to build a connected healthcare system throughout Alaska's vast and diverse landscapes. With dozens of organizations connected across the state, they provide industry-leading health data technologies and clinical workflow solutions that help improve patient care quality and safety, strengthen the efficiency of healthcare delivery, and advance public health initiatives. Learn more about them by visiting: https://lnkd.in/e-rGqUsQ #AffiliatePartners #AlaskanHealthcare #HealthData #HIE

New rule alert! ?? As of October 1st, the updated Part 2 Provider form was made available within the CRISP DC Consent Tool to align with the new rule - "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records, 42 CFR Part 2". Our Consent Tool makes it easier for providers to navigate these changes and ensure secure, compliant data sharing. Join us for a Consent Tool Webinar on Tuesday, November 19 at 12 PM ET (tomorrow!) to learn more about the new requirements and how you can implement them smoothly in your workflow. Register today. https://lnkd.in/eHyqSfM9 For more details on the rule, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. https://lnkd.in/gyjmrWeb

This month, we’re excited to highlight Jamie Gittelman, our amazing Financial and Operations Analyst at CRISP DC. Jamie plays a key role in ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently – but to be honest, she wears many hats beyond that to contribute to the success of our health information exchange! Outside of work, Jamie enjoys watching Hallmark movies, taking yoga classes, and reading a good book. Thank you, Jamie, for all that you do! #TeamCRISPDC #EmployeeSpotlight #HealthcareFinance #ThankYou

Must-read article: "Balancing data sharing with privacy and security is one of the biggest challenges in healthcare today" – Healthcare IT Today. Check out this insightful piece where industry leaders share their perspectives on how to strike that balance. It’s a great read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of health data management. Read on. https://lnkd.in/e4dTwvZi #HealthcareIT #DataPrivacy #DataSharing #HealthIT #CRISPDC

Exciting news—our Executive Director, Stephanie B., will speak at the US Virgin Islands' Digital Health Summit from November 18 to 20 in St. Thomas, USVI. She’ll also host a fireside chat with colleagues Deniz Soyer and Donna Ramos-Johnson titled "Ok, you're connected to the HIE—now what?" If you're attending the event, make sure to join their session—it will be a great discussion on the future of HIE, including actionable insights for implementation. Learn more about the event here: USVI Digital Health Summit. https://lnkd.in/e6VVBTB5 #DigitalHealthSummit #HealthIT #HealthcareInnovation #HIE #HealthInformationExchange

Last week (October 30th), our Executive Director, Stephanie B., took the stage at the District of Columbia Hospital Association's Health Care & Innovation Summit to talk about "Leveraging the HIE to Improve Patient Outcomes." Stephanie highlighted innovative ways CRISP DC is using health information exchange to transform care delivery across the District. It was an inspiring discussion, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share our insights with fellow healthcare leaders. Check out our team group photo from the event below! ?? #DCHA2024 #HealthcareInnovation #HealthIT #PatientOutcomes

Meet Priya Byati, CRISP DC's Program Coordinator! In her role, Priya is responsible for: ? Managing the DOEE lead registry project ? Advancing our care planning program ? Managing the DC CARE grant initiative and the ONAF form initiative ? Coordinating integration between the outreach and technical team for various organizations ? Communicating meeting minutes for various external and internal meetings ? Putting together monthly reports for stakeholders Outside of work, Priya is passionate about traveling, cheese, and trying new restaurants. She is also trying to get back into knitting. ?? She does it all – and we couldn't be more appreciative of her support. https://lnkd.in/eEgDgq-x #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeFeature #EmployeeRecognition

Last Thursday, Priya Byati represented CRISP DC at the DC American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Fall Symposium, which focused on addressing school absenteeism—a critical issue impacting the health and well-being of students across the District. The symposium featured a powerful keynote and panel discussion by city and pediatric leaders who are dedicated to improving attendance and supporting our community's youth. Priya had the opportunity to connect with many inspiring professionals, including the amazing Children’s CARE-H team (check out our group photo below). It was an insightful evening filled with valuable conversations about how we can work together to better serve our students and their families. Thanks to DC AAP for hosting such an impactful event! #DCAAP #FallSymposium #SchoolAbsenteeism #Healthcare #PediatricCare #CRISPDC

Our team had an incredible time at the #Civitas2024 Annual Conference this week! A special shoutout to FRANCESCA CHARLES, MHI, M.Ed., Deniz Soyer, Richard Garcia, MA, CAPM, and Donna Ramos-Johnson for rocking the panel on DC’s unique approach to population health management! The panel highlighted CRISP DC’s HIE designation and the trusted partnerships we’ve built across the district. Francesca shared the impactful work we've been doing integrating data automation and advanced population health analytics, including our collaboration with hMetrix. These efforts have enabled District providers to improve patient care and drive better health outcomes. It was an honor to showcase how CRISP DC’s data-driven initiatives continue to enhance care delivery in Washington, DC. Huge thanks to Civitas Networks for Health for having us and everyone who joined us and contributed to the fantastic discussions. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant community pushing the boundaries of health information exchange. Check out some photos from our time in Detroit! #Civitas2024 #TeamCRISPDC #HealthIT #PopulationHealth #BetterHealthcare

Mark your calendars for October 30th! ??? Our Executive Director, Stephanie B., will be speaking at the District of Columbia Hospital Association's Health Care & Innovation Summit about "Leveraging the HIE to Improve Patient Outcomes." She'll be diving into innovative approaches in health information exchange and how they're transforming patient care in DC. You won't want to miss her session! Learn more about the event. https://lnkd.in/e4H_n5ik #DCHA2024 #HealthcareInnovation #CRISPDC #SaveTheDate