Business Details
19 Years
experience
Empowering Data-Driven Healthcare Decisions
We are the nation's first live, statewide health information exchange, empowering data-driven decisions since 2007. Our network connects all Delaware acute care hospitals, 90% of labs, and nearly 100% of medical providers who order tests, delivering over 14 million clinical results annually. We specialize in secure, real-time clinical data sharing that eliminates service duplication, reduces healthcare costs, and improves patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination. Our platform provides authorized users with immediate access to searchable patient histories, direct EHR integration, and auto-print functionality for paper charting.As a financially self-sustaining public/private partnership, we maintain the largest healthcare claims database in Delaware while adhering to strict privacy and security standards. Our team of experts has pioneered innovations like reduced participation fees for data senders and integrated public health monitoring systems. With three million patient records from all 50 states, we continue setting national benchmarks for health information technology implementation and operational efficiency.
Services
Health Information Exchange
Community Health Record
Health Care Claims Database
Event Notification System
DMOST Registry
Clinical Trials Data
Data Sender Services
Patient Record Access
Health Data Analytics
Secure Data Transmission
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer secure, real-time clinical data exchange for improved patient outcomes
- Our network serves all Delaware acute care hospitals and 90% of labs
- We reduce healthcare costs through elimination of duplicate testing
- We provide access to over 14 million annual clinical results
- Our system enhances patient privacy and data security
What people say
Saves time
Improves patient care
Reduces costs
Secure access
Eliminates duplicates
Services
Health Information Exchange
Our health information exchange platform securely connects Delaware's medical providers, hospitals, and labs to share clinical data in real time. This service improves care coordination by eliminating fragmented records and enabling immediate access to comprehensive patient histories. With over 14 million annual clinical results exchanged, our system reduces medical errors and supports evidence-based treatment decisions.
Community Health Record
The Community Health Record provides authorized healthcare professionals with centralized access to patient medical histories across multiple care settings. This searchable database includes medications, lab results, and treatment records from all 50 states, enabling more accurate diagnoses and comprehensive care planning while maintaining strict privacy controls.
Health Care Claims Database
Our Health Care Claims Database aggregates healthcare data from Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurers across Delaware. This comprehensive repository supports population health analysis, cost containment strategies, and healthcare policy development through detailed insights into treatment patterns and resource utilization across the state.
Event Notification System
The Event Notification System provides real-time alerts to healthcare providers about patient admissions, discharges, and transfers across Delaware's healthcare network. This service enhances care coordination by ensuring timely follow-up and reducing preventable readmissions through immediate awareness of patient care transitions.
Clinical Trials Data
Our clinical trials data service provides researchers with access to de-identified patient information for medical studies. This resource supports advancements in disease treatment and prevention by offering comprehensive datasets that reflect real-world patient populations across Delaware's diverse healthcare landscape.
People
Jan Lee
Executive Director
Dr. Lee leads DHIN's strategic initiatives with over 25 years of healthcare technology experience, previously serving as Chief Medical Officer at a major Delaware health system.
Randy Farmer
Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Randy oversees DHIN's daily operations and data sender integration, bringing 20+ years of healthcare IT leadership experience in statewide network implementation.
Randy Gaboriault
Former Board Chairman
Randy served as DHIN's longest-serving Chairman for 14 years, guiding its development as Christiana Care's VP and CIO before retiring in 2025.
Faith Rentz
Former Board Secretary
Faith contributed seven years of board service focused on governance and compliance, previously holding executive healthcare administration roles in Delaware.
Dr. Dyanne Westerberg
Medical Advisor
An AccentCare physician, Dr. Westerberg provides clinical perspective on DHIN's development, using the system daily to improve patient care through comprehensive data access.
Questions
What is Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN)?
DHIN is the nation's first statewide health information exchange connecting Delaware's healthcare providers, hospitals, and labs to securely share clinical data and improve patient care.
How does DHIN improve healthcare quality?
By providing real-time access to comprehensive patient records, DHIN reduces duplicate testing, prevents medical errors, and enables more informed treatment decisions across care settings.
Is patient data secure on DHIN?
Yes, DHIN employs advanced encryption and strict access controls to protect health information, complying with all federal and state privacy regulations.
How many providers use DHIN?
Nearly 100% of Delaware providers who order medical tests participate in DHIN, along with all acute care hospitals and major labs across the state.
What clinical data can be accessed through DHIN?
DHIN provides access to lab results, radiology reports, pathology findings, medication histories, discharge summaries, and other clinical documentation from participating providers.
How does DHIN benefit patients?
Patients benefit from faster diagnoses, reduced redundant testing, improved care coordination, and enhanced privacy protections through DHIN's secure information sharing platform.
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