What is the
SHIN-NY?
Statewide Health Information Network for New York
(SHIN-NY)
The Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), pronounced “shiny”, facilitates the secure electronic exchange of patient health information and connects healthcare professionals statewide. In partnership with the New York State Department of Health, NYeC developed and manages the technology platform that connects New York’s Qualified Entities (QEs) and enables the sharing of data statewide, ensuring that the SHIN-NY provides access to a patient’s electronic medical records wherever and whenever they need it.
The SHIN-NY enables collaboration and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary and avoidable tests and procedures, and lower costs.
Today, the SHIN-NY connects 100% of the hospitals in New York State, over 100,000 healthcare professionals, and represents millions of people living in or receiving care in New York.
QE Participation
QE participants include Hospitals, Clinics, FQHCs, Home care agencies, Payers, Ambulatory practices, EMS agencies, Pharmacies, Community-based organizations, and others.
QEs serve their communities of participants across New York State delivering valuable services, many of which are free or very low cost, including: Statewide Patient Record Lookup (sPRL), Notifications/Alerts, Secure Direct Messaging, Lab results delivery (upstate only), Provider and Public Health Clinical Viewers, Consent Management, and more.
These are called Core Services and available to any QE participant. Most QEs also offer other services for a fee.
Use of the SHIN-NY to access patient information is associated with:
