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Connecticut Takes Another Stab (or Two) at HIEs

Healthcare Informatics: Connecticut, a state that has struggled to create a statewide health information exchange, may soon have two. CTHealthLink, created by the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS), is now live and offers clinicians access to patient data, as well as patient portals, data analytics tools, and population health solutions.

Meanwhile, the state is looking to restart its own efforts. A state health IT official recently told the Hartford Business Journal that an advisory board is considering several potential models, including HIEs in Michigan and Maryland. He said the state could fund the launch with federal funds granted to Connecticut's State Innovation Model program, as well as allocations from the state's capital budget.

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