Florida’s “Network of Networks” is integrating the Florida Health Information Network (FHIN) with Florida’s Regional Health Information Organizations!

“Improving Patient Care Through Technology by Expanding Electronic Health Records And Regional Health Information Networks.”

The Success of the Florida Health Information Network is a Result of:

• Support from the Florida Legislature and Governor’s Office endorsing the Florida Health Information Network;
• Funding for grants to Regional Health Information Organizations; and
• Leadership from the Governor’s Health Information Infrastructure Advisory Board.

Strategy:

• Develop a network to share meaningful patient data electronically; and
• Promote the exchange of electronic patient data on the network by:
• Encouraging providers to adopt electronic medical records systems
• Developing regional health information organizations.

FHIN State Infrastructure:
Core functions required at the state level to create a sustainable and secure statewide network include:

• Record locator service;
• Access control systems;
• Secure communications;
• Audit and reporting functions; and
• Disaster recovery of core functions.

The state-level infrastructure will create a secure network to connect the state’s Regional Health Information Organizations.

Community Driven Development:

• An essential element of the strategic plan is to empower local stakeholder collaborations focused on health information exchange; and
• Local communities are creating Regional Health Information Organizations that best meet their unique needs.