NYeC News: How the SHIN-NY Improves Care, Michael Dowling’s Vision for Future of Care, & More

NYeC News: How the SHIN-NY Improves Care, Michael Dowling's Vision for Future of Care, and More

NYeC NEWS: VOLUME 99: JANUARY 31, 2019

Most patients receive care from more than one doctor, practice, or hospital. Even with relatively simple healthcare needs, keeping track of and coordinating information among doctors can be a daunting task.

To help patients’ healthcare providers better coordinate their care, New York State created the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) to connect healthcare professionals, and with patient consent, allow the electronic exchange of clinical information.

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