Ad Hoc Workgroups
Given the breadth of expertise in the Health IT area possessed by residents of the Commonwealth and the importance of including substantial private sector input into the planning process for HIE development and maintenance, the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, as chair of the Health IT Council and using MeHI to coordinate, has established Ad Hoc Workgroups. The Workgroups will serve as the primary source for obtaining advice and recommendations, when needed, from private sector participants, in addition to those who formally serve on the Health IT Council. The Workgroups are expected to be instrumental in maximizing public/private collaboration, facilitating communication and helping to assure that strategic alignment exists between the work of the Health IT Council and national Health IT activities.
The Workgroups, through their role in providing advice and guidance to the Health IT Council, are expected to make invaluable contributions to the shape and successful implementation of the state Health IT Plan. However, because of the application of certain provisions of Massachusetts law, the Workgroups will not have direct executive or oversight functions, and will be convened only when the Health IT Council has a particular issue to address that can benefit from private sector comment or discussion. Where possible, the Ad Hoc Workgroup will also be leveraged to support multiple Health IT initiatives in the Commonwealth.
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Primary Focus: In the context of development of the HIE Operational Plan, advise |
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Primary Focus: Advise on the activities and performance of the Regional Extension Center, as well as provider EHR adoption across the state. Read more >> |
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Primary Focus:Make recommendations for prioritizing the capabilities supported by the HIE and the harmonization of quality reporting across, federal, state and private entities. Read more >> |
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Primary Focus: Make recommendations on consumer and other public education. Read more >> |
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Primary Focus: Advise on privacy and security policies for the HIE and participating systems, both within Massachusetts and between states. Read more >> |
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Primary Focus: Advise and assist with the coordination of the Health IT workforce development activities across the state. Read more >> |
*Please note these will be public meetings