Workgroups

Under the direction of the e-Health Executive Committee and Advisory Council, several volunteer workgroups and subcommittees were established to identify the objectives and action steps necessary to promote the adoption and use of health IT in Iowa.  The Executive Committee, Advisory Council, workgroups, and subcommittees are comprised of diverse stakeholders from public and private entities including providers, professional associations, government, payers, educators, researchers, and consumers.

If you are interested in joining a workgroup or subcommittee, please contact us.

Administrative Rules Subcommittee

Assist in developing the administrative rules for Iowa e-Health and the IHIN.

Communication and Outreach Subcommittee

Provide communication and marketing expertise on a comprehensive communication strategy to reach providers and consumers.

Consumer Interest Group

Provides a forum for consumers and consumer advocates to learn about Iowa e-Health and provide feedback and recommendations.

e-Prescribing Subcommittee

Determine current capabilities and needs of e-prescribing, and methods to promote its use in Iowa.

Evaluation Workgroup

Provide guidance and recommendations regarding health IT assessments and evaluation activities.

Governance and Finance Workgroup

Determine the type of governance and business models most suitable for supporting a sustainable IHIN. 

Health Information Exchange Infrastructure and Services Workgroup

Assess and make recommendations regarding the IHIN services (e.g., continuity of care document, medication history, lab results, and population health data) and necessary infrastructure, including hardware, connectivity, and software.

Health IT Workforce and Education Workgroup

Prepare the health IT workforce and advance health IT curriculum and training.

Lab Interoperability Subcommittee

Research and share specifications for labs to interface with the IHIN, and discuss technical assistance needs of labs in Iowa.

Participation Agreement Subcommittee

Provide input and recommendations on the participation agreement for the IHIN.

Privacy and Security Workgroup

Make recommendations for policies and procedures that will provide protections to consumers and providers and secure trust and support for IHIN.

Provider Adoption Workgroup

Research and make recommendations on ways to achieve widespread adoption of certified EHRs and to promote participation in the IHIN.

Provider Directory Subcommittee

Gather information about provider directory requirements and develop a list of core data elements to be included.

Get on the IHIN runway today!  Beginning in 2012, health care providers will be able to connect to the Iowa Health Information Network (IHIN).  Complete the IHIN Participation Interest Form!

Watch a brief overview of why electronic health records and a health information network are so important.