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(2 results) Governor, Hawai‘i HIE Update Memorandum of Agreement, Announce Implementation of the State's Health Information Exchange NetworkTuesday, February 14, 2012 HONOLULU, HI (February 13, 2012) – Governor Neil Abercrombie and the Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange (Hawai‘i HIE) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement outlining how Hawai‘i HIE and the state will collaborate to develop and implement a statewide health information network that enables Hawai‘i health providers to share electronic patient health information. A signing ceremony was held in the Governor’s office to formally confirm the agreement. HMSA contributes $160,000 to program that helps doctors implement electronic health record systemsWednesday, February 29, 2012 The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) has contributed $160,000 to the Hawai‘i Pacific Regional Extension Center (HPREC), a federally funded program that helps physicians adopt, implement and become meaningful users of electronic health record (EHR) systems. Doctors who use EHRs can more effectively and efficiently diagnose and treat their patients and improve overall care coordination. | More Stories |