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Deadline for DIRECT Messaging Approaching, Apply Today! The Pennsylvania eHealth Collaborative has made grant funding available to certified Health Information Service Providers (HISPs) across Pennsylvania to provide agencies and other healthcare providers with DIRECT email FREE for one year. The deadline to apply for the free year of DIRECT messaging is Oct. 31, however interested agencies are encouraged to get their applications in this week to allow for ample time to review applications for the limited funding. As was reported recently in Connections, Pennsylvania has received a grant from the federal government to encourage the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) through DIRECT Messaging. DIRECT is a form of secure email that provides the standards and services necessary to securely push content from a sender to a receiver. DIRECT benefits patients and providers by improving the sharing of health information, making it faster, more secure and less expensive. It is also a first step towards the adoption of more robust forms of health information exchange. Click here for more information about DIRECT messaging, including a webinar with more information on the program, a list of certified HISPs and grant application materials. Please note, members should use the electronic forms to apply. Please do not submit handwritten materials. |
