The grants, which came from GaHIN’s Intermediary Grant Program, funded technology adoption so Georgia’s eligible providers and hospitals could connect to the HIE and securely access and share patient information at the point of care. The program was funded by CMS, with the Georgia Department of Community Health passing the funds onto GaHIN.
“These grants help medical practices throughout Georgia improve the quality of care they deliver while reducing costs by facilitating their ability to access and exchange patient information,” said Denise Hines, DHA, executive director of GaHIN. “We believe that it is critical for providers to be able to view comprehensive patient information, and to be able to share data not just within their local network, but across Georgia and adjoining states.”
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