Revised Links/Public Health Reporting for Meaningful Use

As you may already know, meaningful use requires the electronic submission of Public Health data. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adopted a simplified process to enable the submission of immunization data to I-CARE that satisfies meaningful use criteria. Eligible Professionals (EP’s) can now submit Immunization records to I-CARE by sending a Direct Message.
Here  are the 5 simple steps:
1.     Email the Illinois Health Information Exchange (ILHIE) to express your interest in public health reporting through ILHIE Direct.
2.     Register for an ILHIE Direct address (if you do not already have one).
3.     Register with I-CARE.
4.     Register your intent to submit public health data for meaningful use
5.     Send a test message (using your Direct address) to IDPH.
Click the following link for details on completing each step: http://tinyurl.com/ILHIEDirectPH  
Questions or concerns? Please contact: HFS.PHMU@illinois.gov or call 224-401-6986.
§  ILHIE Direct is a web-based, HIPAA-compliant secure messaging solution. It can also be used to send referrals and transfer of care documents and improve patient care, save time and lower costs. For more information about ILHIE Direct, visit: http://ilhiedirect.net
§  For more information about Public Health Reporting for Eligible Professionals visit: http://tinyurl.com/ilhie-phmu