California Health Information Exchange Strategic PlanCalifornia Hie Cooperative Agreement Program • October 27th, 2009
California is a beacon for technology innovation and health system transformation. Health providers in the State have long recognized the importance of health information technology (“health IT”) and the vital role it plays in establishing and maintaining a safe, high quality, and efficient health care delivery system that is patient-focused. California is home to many of the most sophisticated health care institutions in the world and these providers have invested billions of dollars in health IT to support improvements in efficiency and quality. Emerging health information exchange organizations (“HIOs”) are on the forefront of interoperability as they endeavor to support community health care and improve care for the underserved. State government also has significant investments in systems including Medi-Cal and various state registries that can be leveraged to create value in healthcare settings.
