Health Information Exchange Project Expected to Spur Greater Efficiency

With the recent selection of the Ohio Health Information Partnership (OHIP) as the lead organization in developing a statewide health information network, the State of Ohio has signaled its intent to significantly advance health information technology in Ohio. OHIP has been charged with implementing and overseeing a statewide health information exchange with the goal of improving access to data and patient information while ensuring patient privacy. At the same time, the initiative will provide many opportunities for innovation in its exploration of new and better ways to accomplish this goal.

OHIP was formed as a subsidiary of BioOhio, but has its own fully independent board managing strategy and operations. BioOhio is a nonprofit organization that promotes growth in bioscience industry, research and education in Ohio.

“In the short-term, there will be many opportunities for creativity, innovation and jobs,” said Tony Dennis, BioOhio President and CEO.

Learn more about OHIP in the September edition of the TechColumbus newsletter published every fourth Friday of the month in Business First.  Download the pdf.