NYeC Receives $35 Million Grant to Advance Development of New York`s Health
Information Infrastructure
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) today announced the appointment of its
new Executive Director, Mr. David L. Whitlinger. Additionally, NYeC has received
a $35 million grant from the State of New York through Phase 10 of the
Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers (HEAL 10). The grant
will support NYeC`s efforts to advance the development and implementation of New
York`s health information infrastructure.
NYeC is a public-private partnership dedicated to improving health care safety,
quality and efficiency through the adoption of electronic health records and the
development of a statewide health information highway. HEAL 10 aims to integrate
this infrastructure with reimbursement reforms and innovative delivery changes
using a "Patient Centered Medical Home" model.
"New York State and NYeC are at a critical crossroads as the state continues its
substantial commitment to create a flexible, interoperable network and the
federal government prepares to invest heavily in state-based health information
exchanges and adoption programs," said Carol Raphael, the New York eHealth
Collaborative board chair. "These investments recognize the vital role health
information technology can play in facilitating improvements in our health care
system. David Whitlinger brings a unique set of skills and experiences that I
believe will help NYeC and the state accelerate the realization of a higher
quality, patient-centered and more efficient health care system for all New
Yorkers."
Mr. Whitlinger joins NYeC with more than ten years of experience working in
leadership positions in high tech industry alliances and health care standards
organizations. Most recently, he founded and served as President and Board Chair
of the Continua Health Alliance, an industry alliance of more than 200
healthcare companies developing interoperability for personal health devices and
services.
"The State of New York is clearly committed to leading the nation in improving
healthcare," said Whitlinger. "I am incredibly excited to be joining the NYeC
team as we tackle the challenge of building a 21st century health care
information highway."
Previously, Mr. Whitlinger served as the Director of Healthcare Policy &
Standards for the Intel Corporation in its Digital Health Group, where he led a
team responsible for health care standards development and the coordination of
worldwide health policy activities. He and members of his team led significant
healthcare standards development in: IEEE, the USB Implementers Forum, Bluetooth
SIG, Health Level Seven (HL7), Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE),
Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) and several other
industry forums.
About NYeC
The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a New York State not-for-profit
corporation that was founded by health care leaders across the state, with
leadership and support from the State Department of Health, based on a shared
vision of the urgent need to improve health care quality, safety and efficiency
in the State and facilitate the secure and interoperable exchange and use of
health information. More information about NYeC can be found at
www.nyehealth.org.
Nereus for NYeC
Blair Cook, +1-503-619-0570
bcook@nereus-worldwide.com
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