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Health Gorilla Achieves Designation as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Mountain View, CA, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla , a privacy-focused Health Information Network and interoperability solution provider, announced today that it has achieved designation as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) by the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII).

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  • Mountain View, CA, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla , a privacy-focused Health Information Network and interoperability solution provider, announced today that it has achieved designation as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) by the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII).
  • As a QHIO, Health Gorilla will serve as a state-designated data exchange intermediary that enables payers and health and social services providers to access and exchange health data securely across California.
  • Health Gorilla is the only QHIO that is also a candidate Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN), and if designated as a QHIN, will enable healthcare participants to easily exchange health information securely on a nationwide basis in compliance with both TEFCA at the federal level and the Data Exchange Framework (DxF) in California.
  • “We are thrilled to achieve designation as a QHIO in California, enabling organizations to comply with the first-ever, statewide framework for health data exchange,” said Steve Yaskin, CEO and Co-founder of Health Gorilla.

Manifest MedEx Designated a Qualified Health Information Organization in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization (HIO), announced today that its application as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) has been approved.

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  • Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization (HIO), announced today that its application as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) has been approved.
  • “We are honored to serve as a designated QHIO to help meet CalAIM and public health goals of advancing health equity and whole-person care,” said Erica Galvez, Chief Executive Officer of Manifest MedEx.
  • “As a mission-driven, nonprofit health data network, we see firsthand the need for digital equity across communities and providers.
  • QHIOs will streamline participants’ ability to respond to requests for health and social services information exchange under the DxF, helping to modernize California’s data exchange infrastructure and improve whole-person care for all Californians,” said DeeAnne McCallin, Deputy Director, Data Exchange Framework, Center for Data Insights and Innovation.

Health Gorilla launches Patient Access, Enabling Access to Health Data from Health Information Networks Through Consumer Queries

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Mountain View, CA, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla, a privacy-focused health information network and interoperability solution provider, has announced the launch of its Patient Access solution, which allows healthcare organizations to access comprehensive health data by enabling consumers to submit queries to national health information networks under the Individual Access Services (IAS) purpose of use.

Key Points: 
  • Mountain View, CA, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla, a privacy-focused health information network and interoperability solution provider, has announced the launch of its Patient Access solution, which allows healthcare organizations to access comprehensive health data by enabling consumers to submit queries to national health information networks under the Individual Access Services (IAS) purpose of use.
  • Accessing comprehensive data seamlessly from national exchanges has traditionally been limited to specific use-cases, such as treatment.
  • Patient Access is now available as an out-of-the-box software platform and FHIR-based API for custom applications.
  • The Patient Access solution includes:
    One-tap submission of IAS queries to Health Gorilla’s nationwide Health Information Network, CommonWell Health Alliance, and Carequality
    “After years of planning, we are thrilled to release our Patient Access solution, finally enabling consumers to access their own data from our national health information network,” said Steve Yaskin, CEO & Co-founder of Health Gorilla.

Presidium Health Deploys Health Gorilla to Access Patient Data in a Direct-To-Home Healthcare Solution

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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In their search for a data exchange vendor, Presidium Health considered several potential options, including data integration vendors or connecting with health information exchanges directly.

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  • In their search for a data exchange vendor, Presidium Health considered several potential options, including data integration vendors or connecting with health information exchanges directly.
  • “Presidium Health is dedicated to improving patient care and driving healthcare innovation,” says Steve Yaskin, CEO, Health Gorilla.
  • We are honored to be part of their transformative journey.”
    The partnership between Presidium Health and Health Gorilla marks a significant step forward in leveraging nationwide health information exchange to deliver better patient care.
  • Health Gorilla is proud to contribute to Presidium Health’s mission of serving complex patients across the country with efficiency and compassion.

Health Gorilla’s Patient Privacy Report Reveals Distrust of Health Data Sharing in Light of Data Breaches and Expanded Access

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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The study found that patients are uncomfortable sharing their health data for many emerging use cases, and patients are concerned about Big Tech’s role in storing health information.

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  • The study found that patients are uncomfortable sharing their health data for many emerging use cases, and patients are concerned about Big Tech’s role in storing health information.
  • As more healthcare organizations participate in national interoperability, the cost, complexity, and technical burden of accessing comprehensive health data has fallen significantly.
  • The State of Patient Privacy report surveyed 1,213 patients in the United States who received medical care between May 2022 and May 2023.
  • 54% of patients said they are worried about security and privacy protections offered by vendors that handle their health data.

Health Gorilla Partners with Humana Puerto Rico to Provide ADT Data For Care Coordination

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Through this collaboration, Health Gorilla will provide Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) data to Humana Puerto Rico powered by established network connections on the island.

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  • Through this collaboration, Health Gorilla will provide Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) data to Humana Puerto Rico powered by established network connections on the island.
  • "We are excited to work with Humana Puerto Rico to enable more robust data exchange," said Steve Yaskin, CEO of Health Gorilla.
  • By leveraging Health Gorilla's cutting-edge technology and existing network in Puerto Rico, Humana Puerto Rico is making significant strides towards ensuring that its members receive high-quality, coordinated care.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Health Gorilla to enhance care coordination for our members," said Luis A. Torres-Olivera, President of Humana Puerto Rico.

DNAvisit Crosses 2-Year Mark Using Health Gorilla to Access Comprehensive Health Information for Genetic Counseling

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Mountain View, CA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla , a leading Health Information Network and interoperability provider, announced that DNAvisit , a technology-powered genetic counseling service, has crossed its two-year anniversary using Health Gorilla’s real-time EHR data retrieval product.

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  • Mountain View, CA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Gorilla , a leading Health Information Network and interoperability provider, announced that DNAvisit , a technology-powered genetic counseling service, has crossed its two-year anniversary using Health Gorilla’s real-time EHR data retrieval product.
  • Through Health Gorilla’s network, DNAvisit has demonstrated substantial progress in exchanging health information, including:
    DNAvisit ( dnavisit.com ) provides genetic counseling services for clinical labs, health plans, and health systems including Weill Cornell Medicine and Providence Health.
  • “We’re thrilled to see DNAvisit cross their two-year anniversary using Health Gorilla to retrieve patient information,” said Steve Yaskin, CEO & Co-founder of Health Gorilla.
  • “With fully informed genetic counselors, DNAvisit has successfully provided genetic counseling services to tens of thousands of patients across the country.

Health Gorilla Launches ADT Data to Improve Care Coordination

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Health Gorilla will be holding a webinar titled “The Role of ADT Alerts in Coordinated Care” at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with panel representation from Health Gorilla, eClinicalWorks, and ResMed.

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  • Health Gorilla will be holding a webinar titled “The Role of ADT Alerts in Coordinated Care” at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with panel representation from Health Gorilla, eClinicalWorks, and ResMed.
  • Health Gorilla’s ADT Data provides admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) alerts sourced from inpatient and emergency department encounters and is easily accessible through a FHIR-based API or intuitive web application.
  • Health Gorilla’s ADT Data is available to risk-bearing entities such as payers, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and providers in value-based care arrangements.
  • By integrating ADT Data with Health Gorilla’s other data sources, including EHR data, pharmacy data, and SDoH data, care teams can gain a holistic view of every patient without the administrative burden of manual data collection.

Particle Health Expands Capabilities to Allow Health Platform Companies to Offer Interoperability at Scale

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Particle Health , an interoperability platform that aggregates and delivers actionable patient data and insights to healthcare companies, announced it has launched Particle for Platforms , a new feature that achieves interoperability for software-enabled healthcare organizations through its single API.

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  • Particle Health , an interoperability platform that aggregates and delivers actionable patient data and insights to healthcare companies, announced it has launched Particle for Platforms , a new feature that achieves interoperability for software-enabled healthcare organizations through its single API.
  • The offering provides an interoperability gateway that connects to CommonWell Health Alliance , Carequality and eHealth Exchange , along with access to additional valuable data sources.
  • Health IT companies such as telehealth providers, remote patient monitoring offerings, and care management organizations often encounter administrative and interoperability challenges because they do not have direct treatment relationships with patients, but their customers do.
  • Particle for Platforms is a game-changer for their day-to-day operations," Troy Bannister, CEO of Particle Health.

Health Gorilla Launches HG Accelerator Program, Offering Free Access to Health Data APIs for Early-Stage Startups

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla, a leading Health Information Network and interoperability provider, has announced the launch of the HG Accelerator Program, enabling early-stage healthcare startups to access Health Gorilla's portfolio of healthcare data APIs, software, and services free of charge, subject to certain use cases and guidelines.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla, a leading Health Information Network and interoperability provider, has announced the launch of the HG Accelerator Program, enabling early-stage healthcare startups to access Health Gorilla's portfolio of healthcare data APIs, software, and services free of charge, subject to certain use cases and guidelines.
  • Health Gorilla is now accepting HG Accelerator applications at this link .
  • During the three-month program, startups accepted into the program receive full and free access to Health Gorilla's portfolio of products, including access to comprehensive clinical data, diagnostic data, pharmacy data, and social determinants of health (SDOH) data through Health Gorilla's national network of data sources.
  • "The HG Accelerator program equips digital health founders with the data they need to build transformative healthcare products.