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NDHIN officials report growth in participation, Medicaid reimbursement and services while exploring evolution to a health-data utility
Summary
The North Dakota Health Information Network (NDHIN) reported 356 participating organizations, over 5.5 million direct secure messages in 2024 and new Medicaid cost-allocation reimbursements covering 44'53% of approved expenses; NDHIN and partners are evaluating a move toward a broader health-data utility model.
Dr. Shyla Blend, Health Information Technology Director, updated the committee on the North Dakota Health Information Network (NDHIN), which NDIT houses and which connects providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and public-health units to share and query health information.
Why it matters: NDHIN facilitates secure exchange of clinical data (encounters, labs, radiology reports, images, immunizations and alerts) for care coordination, public health reporting and provider workflows. Its evolution toward a health-data utility model could expand analytic uses while preserving…
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