Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) Programme
To provide interoperability of various EHR systems already implemented, An Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) is being setup by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
Objective
An Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) is being setup by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The primary objective of IHIP is to enable the creation of standards compliant Electronic Health Records (EHRs) of the citizens on a pan-India basis along with the integration and interoperability of the EHRs through a comprehensive Health Information Exchange (HIE) as part of this centralized accessible platform. IHIP is envisaged to enable better continuity of care, secure and confidential health data/records management, better diagnosis of diseases, reduction in patient re-visits and even prevention of medical errors, better affordability, optimal information exchange to support better health outcome, better decision support system, and thus eventually facilitating improvement in the reforms of treatment and care of public health. Himachal Pradesh is implementing this programme since 26th Nov. 2018, throughout state.
Goal
The goal of this workshop was to brainstorm on the situation regarding exchange of clinical/health information across hospitals/Health Information Systems (HIS), and to discuss case studies of successful HIE among diverse healthcare facilities, using the recommended standards for EHR notified by MoHFW.
Key features of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)
- Real time data reporting (along through mobile application); accessible at all levels (from villages, states and central level)
- Advanced data modelling & analytical tools
- GIS enabled Graphical representation of data into integrated dashboard
- Role & hierarchy-based feedback & alert mechanisms
- Geo-tagging of reporting health facilities
- Scope for data integration with other health programs