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GREAT LAKES MEDICAL IMAGING JOINS HEALTHeLINK

May-06-2013 — The number of radiology reports and images available to participating physicians and health care providers via HEALTHeLINK, continues to increase with the addition of Great Lakes Medical Imaging as a data source to Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

DAVID SCAMURRA, MD APPOINTED CHAIR OF HEALTHeLINK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Apr-16-2013 — HEALTHeLINK announced that David Scamurra, MD, President of Eastern Great Lakes Pathology and a member of X-Cell Laboratories, has been appointed chair of the organization’s board of directors.

HEALTHeLINK's Storfer Appointed Healthcare Informatics Program Developer for Trocaire College

Jan-23-2013 — Kim Storfer, senior manager of operations for HEALTHeLINK, the Regional Health Information organization in Western New York, has been named program developer for the Healthcare Informatics program at Trocaire College, announced President Bassam M. Deeb.

FIRST PHYSICIAN GROUP BEGINS PROVIDING DATA TO HEALTHeLINK

Jan-15-2013 — HEALTHeLINK recently marked another milestone in the acceleration and expansion of Western New York’s clinical information exchange as Dent Neurologic Institute became the first physician group to also serve as a data source.

BROTHERS OF MERCY BEGINS PROVIDING DATA FEEDS TO HEALTHeLINK

Jan-08-2013 — The Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarence is the third long term care facility to begin supplying clinical data securely and electronically to HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK Names Controller

Dec-13-2012 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, has named Jacqueline Welsch to position of Controller.

LOCKPORT MEDICAL PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Dec-11-2012 — More than 400 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety, and reduce future health care costs through secure and electronic access to clinical information.

DUNKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Dec-11-2012 — More than 400 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety, and reduce future health care costs through secure and electronic access to clinical information.

CHEEKTOWAGA MEDICAL PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Dec-11-2012 — More than 400 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety, and reduce future health care costs through secure and electronic access to clinical information.

AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Dec-11-2012 — More than 400 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety, and reduce future health care costs through secure and electronic access to clinical information.

BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE BECOMES SECOND LONG TERM CARE FACILITY TO PROVIDE DATA FEEDS TO HEALTHeLINK

Nov-14-2012 — As a component of the Western New York Beacon Community, HEALTHeLINK is building and strengthening health information technology infrastructure by connecting additional health care sources to expand the amount of data available to participating providers through the clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZES SOUTHERN TIER PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES THAT HAVE REACHED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION

Oct-11-2012 — In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including ten in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZES NIAGARA COUNTY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES THAT HAVE REACHED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION

Oct-11-2012 — In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including five in Niagara County, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZES PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES THAT HAVE REACHED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION

Oct-11-2012 — In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including five in Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZES ERIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES THAT HAVE REACHED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION

Oct-11-2012 — In its ongoing efforts to assist practices in utilizing technology to improve the quality and coordination of patient care, HEALTHeLINK recently recognized the achievements of 59 primary care practices, including 37 in Erie County, that have reached Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by using Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK TO ENHANCE EFFORTS TO KEEP PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION SECURE

Sep-13-2012 — With patient health information becoming more and more accessible electronically, the protection of patient health data is taking on greater importance. While HEALTHeLINK already uses state-of-the-art security features that include multiple levels of password protection to ensure authorized user access as well as restricted access, the region’s clinical information exchange is enhancing its efforts to keep patient health information secure.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES SYED E. HAQ, MD TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Syed E. Haq, MD, a Tonawanda-based internal medicine practice, is one of the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES SHASHI LALL, MD TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Shashi Lall, MD, a West Seneca-based general practitioner, is one of the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES CHESTNUT RIDGE FAMILY MEDICINE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Chestnut Ridge Family Practice in Orchard Park is one of the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES MOUNT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL PRACTICES TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. The Center for Women at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston and the hospital’s Neighborhood Health Center in Niagara Falls, are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES GOWANDA REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Care is one of the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES BATAVIA PEDIATRICS AND LAMB FAMILY PRACTICE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Batavia Pediatrics and Lamb Family Practice, also located in Batavia, are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES AMHERST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES AND

Sep-12-2012 — Nearly 400 medical practices throughout the eight counties of Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK, utilizing health information technology for secure access to their patients’ medical information immediately at the point of care. Amherst Medical Associates and Berkun Anesthesia, a Williamsville-based practice, are the latest practices to join HEALTHeLINK.

TENELEVEN GROUP TO IMPLEMENT SOFTWARE AT FIVE WESTERN NEW YORK ORGANIZATIONS

Sep-06-2012 — TenEleven Group Inc., a Western New York based software and services company focused on behavioral health, has been awarded five local contracts for its electronic Clinical Record software.

VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM UNVEILS ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD INITIATIVE TO BENEFIT VETERAN PATIENTS

Jul-31-2012 — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to announce a new partnership to use health information exchange technology, which will improve the quality of care and delivery of medical treatment to local Veterans, especially those returning from recent conflicts.

SOUTHERN TIER CANCER CARE JOINS HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Southern Tier Cancer Care in Olean was among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

NIAGARA COUNTY HEALTH CARE PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information.

LAKESHORE PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES JOINS HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Hamburg’s Lakeshore Primary Care Associates was among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

ALDEN MEDICAL GROUP PLLC JOINS HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Alden Medical Group PLLC was among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

WILLIAMSVILLE HEALTH CARE PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Two Williamsville practices, James D. Pilc, MD, FACOG, P.C. and Cardiology Group of Western New York, P.C., were among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

CARDIOLOGY GROUP OF WNY JOINS HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Orchard Park’s Cardiology Group of Western New York, P.C., were among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

RHEUMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF WNY JOINS HEALTHeLINK TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE

Jul-18-2012 — More than 370 physician practices and counting are now utilizing HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, to improve the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information. Rheumatology Consultants of WNY in West Seneca was among those practices that recently joined HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Jun-28-2012 — HEALTHeLINK was recently recognized by the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) for its outstanding achievement in medical informatics and health information exchange.

FIRST LONG TERM CARE FACILITY, BRIODY HEALTH CARE FACILITY LLC, BEGINS PROVIDING DATA FEEDS TO HEALTHeLINK

Jun-04-2012 — In its ongoing efforts to use health information technology to improve care coordination, HEALTHeLINK today announced the addition of the first long term care facility as a data source to the region’s clinical information exchange. Briody Health Care Facility LLC has begun submitting admission, discharge and transfer notices for patients electronically through HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES CHEEKTOWAGA HEALTH CARE PRACTICE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-13-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Rajinder S. Sacher, MD, a Cheektowaga-based health care practice, recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES ORCHARD PARK-BASED HEALTH CARE PRACTICES TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-08-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Empire Cardiology and David S. Bevilacqua, MD, Orchard Park-based health care practices, recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES EAST AURORA HEALTH CARE PRACTICE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-08-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Eddy Capote Jr., MD PC, an East Aurora-based health care practice, recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES LOCKPORT HEALTH CARE PRACTICE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-08-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Physical Rehabilitation Associates, PLLC, a Lockport-based health care practice, recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES NIAGARA FALLS HEALTH CARE PRACTICE TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-08-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Chaudhuri and Chaudhuri Physicians PLLC, a Niagara Falls-based practice, recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK WELCOMES SEVERAL AMHERST-BASED HEALTH CARE PRACTICES TO WESTERN NEW YORK’S CLINICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE

Dec-08-2011 — More than 300 physician practices across Western New York have joined HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information at the point of care. Several Amherst-based health care practices including Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care of WNY, Daniel P. Schaefer, MD and WNY Rheumatology recently began utilizing Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

RAJAN GULATI PHYSICIAN PC JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Rajan Gulati Physician PC located in Cuba recently began utilizing HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

JAMESTOWN AREA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Jamestown Area Medical Associates, recently began using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

BARNES PRIMARY CARE JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Barnes Primary Care with offices in Angola and Silver Creek, recently began using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

OLEAN PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, PLLC JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Olean Primary Medical Care, PLLC recently began using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

AURORA FAMILY MEDICAL HEALTH CARE P.C. JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Aurora Family Medical Health Care P.C. located in East Aurora recently began using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

WARSAW PHYSICIAN PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — A couple of Warsaw-based physician practices have recently begun using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

RANJINDER BASRA, MD, FAMILY PRACTICE JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — Ranjinder Basra, MD, a family practice located in Batavia recently began utilizing HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

NIAGARA FALLS PHYSICIAN PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Nov-08-2011 — A couple of Niagara Falls-based physician practices have recently begun utilizing HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

AMHERST AND WILLIAMSVILLE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES

Nov-08-2011 — Several Amherst and Williamsville-based physician practices have recently begun using HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of patient care through better access to clinical information and the reduction of duplicate tests.

ALDEN HEALTH CARE PRACTICE JOINS HEALTHELINK

Sep-19-2011 — Physician practices throughout Western New York continue to join HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, including John Budzinski’s OB/GYN practice of Alden.

WNY MEDICAL PC NOW PARTICIPATING IN HEALTHeLINK

Sep-19-2011 — Physician practices throughout Western New York continue to join HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, including WNY Medical PC. With offices in Amherst, Depew, Derby, Hamburg and South Buffalo, WNY Medical provides comprehensive and convenient primary care services.

ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHELINK

Sep-19-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Carrow Street Pediatrics and Women’s First Healthcare of WNY, two Orchard Park-based practices, are the latest to join Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

NORTH TONAWANDA HEALTH CARE PRACTICE JOINS HEALTHELINK

Sep-19-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Meadow Family Medicine of North Tonawanda is the newest practice to join the HEALTHeLINK clinical information exchange.

JAMESTOWN & MAYVILLE HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHELINK

Sep-19-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Family Health Medical Services of Mayville and Lutheran Social Services of Jamestown are the latest practices to join the HEALTHeLINK clinical information exchange.

LOCKPORT HEALTH CARE PRACTICES CONTINUE TO JOIN HEALTHELINK

Sep-19-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Briody Health Care, Greater Niagara Medical Group and Women’s Wellness Associates all located in Lockport, are the newest practices to join Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK CONTINUES TO ADD DATA SOURCES

Sep-08-2011 — Physicians in Western New York will now have faster and more secure access to the test results and radiological studies for patients in their care that are produced by Buffalo MRI. The more than 25,000 radiology results obtained by Buffalo MRI each year are now available via HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, as the practice becomes the latest provider to participate in the initiative.

HEALTHeLINK LAUNCHES DIABETES TELEMONITORING PILOT

Sep-07-2011 — As the potential for health information technology to increase the quality of care, improve the patient’s experience in the health care system and reduce the cost of treating diseases like diabetes gains national attention, HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, recently launched a diabetes telemonitoring pilot program.

FIRST DENTAL PRACTICE JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Aug-30-2011 — HEALTHeLINK recently announced the addition of the first dental practice to Western New York’s clinical information exchange. Located in Hamburg, the family dental practice of Charles Travagliato, DDS and Donna Bitka, DDS, a husband and wife dental team, marks HEALTHeLINK’s expansion into supplying providers within all genres of health care with instant and secure access to their patients most current health information.

HEALTHeLINK’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO BOARD OF STATEWIDE HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Aug-23-2011 — Daniel Porreca, executive director of HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, was appointed to a three-year term on the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) board of directors. The Collaborative is a public-private sector partnership to build consensus on state health information technology priorities, including physician adoption of electronic health records and consumer consent policies among others.

HEALTHeLINK SELECTED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Aug-16-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, has been selected by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to participate in the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) Health Communities Program, a pilot project to improve the delivery of care and services to Veterans through health information technology.

AMHERST HEALTH CARE PRACTICES CONTINUE TO

Jul-27-2011 — Physician practices throughout Western New York continue to join HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, including a couple of Amherst-based practices. Buffalo Amherst Allergy Associates and Suburban Psychiatric Associates are now HEALTHeLINK participants.

TONAWANDA PHYSICIAN PRACTICES CONTINUE TO

Jul-27-2011 — Physician practices throughout Western New York continue to join HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, including a couple of Tonawanda-based practices. Eye Sight Medical Center and William Belles, MD, an otolaryngology practice are now HEALTHeLINK participants.

ORCHARD PARK PHYSICIAN PRACTICES CONTINUE TO

Jul-27-2011 — Physician practices throughout Western New York continue to join HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, including several in Orchard Park. Western New York Eye Center and the family practices of Mark Swetz, MD and David P. Kowalski, MD are now participants in the exchange.

OLEAN HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jul-27-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, a collaborative effort among various health care organizations in Western New York for health care providers to share medical and clinical information through a secure electronic information exchange, continues to grow with the addition of two Olean-based health care practices.

X-CELL LABORATORIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.

Jul-18-2011 — The amount of laboratory results immediately available to participating physicians through HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, continues to increase as X-Cell Laboratories of Western New York, Inc. (“X-Cell”) recently signed on as a data source. Located at 20 Northpointe Parkway – Suite 100 in Amherst, X-Cell specializes in anatomic pathology laboratory services.

BROTHERS OF MERCY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER PARTNERS WITH HEALTHeLINK

Jul-14-2011 — The Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarence will collaborate with HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange. With patient consent, doctors and other medical staff involved in the treatment of a patient will be able to access medical history and lab and radiology test results.

LAKE PLAINS MEDICAL JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Jun-22-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Lake Plains Medical PLLC, a family clinic with locations in Medina and Albion, recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

KENMORE-TONAWANDA HEALTH CARE PRACTICES

Jun-22-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Ashvani K. Gulati MD, PC, an ophthalmology practice and Indra Tambar, MD, a family practice have recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

ADDITIONAL AMHERST AND WILLIAMSVILLE HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jun-22-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that several Amherst and Williamsville-based health care practices have recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange. They include: Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center (Williamsville); Breast Care of Western New York (Williamsville); Richard Lepie, ophthalmologist (Williamsville); Limestone Primary Care Physicians LLP (Williamsville); and Reddy Care (East Amherst).

ADDITIONAL ORCHARD PARK PHYSICIAN PRACTICES

Jun-22-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that several Orchard Park physician practices have recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange. They include: David O’Neil, MD PC; Southtowns Gastroenterology; Southtowns Internal Medicine; Southtowns Podiatry Associates; Loubert Suddaby, MD; and Janet Westenberger DO PC.

DUNKIRK HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Dunkirk-based physician practices C&S Medical Building, Michael Lahood, MD, PC and Raman Sood PPC have recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

WESTERN NEW YORK IMMEDIATE CARE JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, announced that Western New York Immediate Care and its urgent care centers in Amherst, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park and Williamsville are now participating in the exchange. With patient consent, physicians at Western New York Immediate Care now have immediate access through HEALTHeLINK to patient data, lab and radiology reports and prescription histories to help provide better patient care.

SPRINGVILLE PEDIATRICS & ADULT CARE JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Springville Pediatrics and Adult Care has recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

NIAGARA HOSPICE JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Niagara Hospice recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

LEROY HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Deniz Pirincci, MD and LeRoy Village Green RHCF, Inc., a residential care facility, recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

JAMESTOWN HEALTH CARE PRACTICES JOIN HEALTHeLINK

Jun-02-2011 — HEALTHeLINK is pleased to announce that Jamestown Pediatric Associates and Satish Mongia, MD have both recently joined Western New York’s clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK ANNOUNCES 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

May-26-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, has announced its 2011 board of directors. Cheryl Howe, executive vice president, operations at BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York was recently announced as chair. Immediate past chair Michael Cropp, MD, president and CEO of Independent Health and David Scamurra, MD, pathologist with X-Cell Laboratories of WNY were named vice chairs.

HEALTHeLINK RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COLLABORATION

May-18-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, was recently honored by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership with the 2011 INNOVATE Buffalo Niagara Collaboration Award. This award recognizes an organization that has formed significant partnerships to support innovation and/or sustainability and the results achieved by working together.

CHERYL HOWE APPOINTED CHAIR OF HEALTHeLINK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

May-09-2011 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, announces Cheryl Howe, executive vice president, operations at BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, has been appointed chair of the organization’s board of directors.

SOUTHTOWNS RADIOLOGY JOINS HEALTHeLINK

Apr-21-2011 — Southtowns Radiology has begun supplying data feeds to HEALTHeLINK. Approximately 100,000 radiology reports annually from Southtowns are now available to participating physicians through Western New York’s clinical information exchange. With offices in Hamburg, Orchard Park and West Seneca, Southtowns Radiology is an independent radiology practice, offering a scope of medical imaging services from open MRI to CT scanning and other diagnostic technologies like varicose vein treatments.

Spectrum RadiologySPECTRUM RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES BEGINS PROVIDING DATA FEEDS TO HEALTHeLINK

Mar-31-2011 — HEALTHeLINK announced that Spectrum Radiology Associates has joined its growing list of providers that are increasing the amount of health care data being made available to physicians through Western New York’s clinical information exchange. Approximately 25,000 patient radiology reports from Spectrum will be made available annually through HEALTHeLINK.

HEALTHeLINK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANIEL PORRECA TO PARTICIPATE IN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT

Mar-10-2011 — Daniel Porreca, executive director of HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, will participate in the Institute for Health Technology Transformation Health IT Summit April 5-6, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

HEALTHeLINK Awarded $10 Million Grant From Department of Health to Lead Public Health Initiative

Dec-06-2010 — HEALTHeLINK, the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange, has been awarded a $10 million “sole-source” grant from the New York State Department of Health to work with the Department on a statewide initiative to develop and implement a clinical data exchange related to population and public health targeting child health immunization, newborn screening, syndromic surveillance, and chronic disease with a specific focus on cancer.

HEALTHeLINK Awarded $3.8 Million Health Information Technology Grant from New York State

Sep-23-2010 — HEALTHeLINK, the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange, has been awarded $3.8 million grant from New York State through Phase 17 of the Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law of New York (HEAL NY) to improve the coordination of health care through the use of health information technology.

Good Morning Buffalo

Aug-25-2010 — David Blumenthal, national coordinator for health information technology in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, comes to Cheektowaga.

Using Technology to Fight Diabetes in WNY

Aug-25-2010 — Medical experts are harnessing health information technology to try to fight the high rate of diabetes in Western New York.

HEALTHeLINK Unveils $16.1 Million Beacon Community Initiative to Fight Diabetes

Aug-25-2010 — In June 2010, HEALTHeLINK received the largest Beacon Community Award in the United States from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

First Independent Radiology Practice Begins Providing Data Feeds to HEALTHeLINK

Aug-17-2010 — HEALTHeLINK today announced that Windsong Radiology Group has begun submitting patient records and reports electronically through Western New York’s clinical information exchange. It is anticipated that up to 300,000 radiology reports from Windsong Radiology will be shared through the clinical information exchange on an annual basis adding to the millions of reports already being shared among health providers.

HEALTHeLINK Names Technology Director

Jul-23-2010 — HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange, announced that Drew McNichol has joined the leadership team as technology director. McNichol, former senior director for global applications and technology planning at Praxair, brings nearly thirty years of information technology experience to the organization.

Niagara County Practices Receive Funding to Convert to EMR

Jul-21-2010 — Niagara Family Medicine Associates, a primary care physician group with offices in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, and Dr. Ronald Clark, DO Family Medicine located in Niagara Falls are the first Niagara County physician practices to receive funding for the purchase and implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) system through a new program administered by HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange and funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health

Limestone Primary Care Physicians Receive Funding

Jun-21-2010 — Limestone Primary Care Physicians in Williamsville is the first physician practice to receive funding for the purchase and implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system through a new program administered by HEALTHeLINK, Western New York’s clinical information exchange and funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health and Univera Healthcare.

CEOs Sign Patient Consent Forms

Jun-02-2010 — The CEOs of the region's leading hospital systems and health plans who also represent the founding organizations of HEALTHeLINK, the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange, today launched a month-long drive to increase the number of completed patient consent/election forms.

HEALTHeLINK recent recipient of $16.1 million grant from Obama Administration

May-10-2010 — BUFFALO, NEW YORK - Daniel E. Porreca, executive director of HEALTHeLINK, the Western New York Clinival Information Exchange, will serve as a presenter at the upcoming "Electronic Health Records (EHR) Meaningful Use Summit."

Statement by Daniel E. Porreca Regarding $16.1 Million Award for National Electronic Health Records Initiative

May-05-2010 — BUFFALO, NEW YORK – “On behalf of HEALTHeLINK and our sponsoring organizations we are honored to receive $16.1 million in funding from the Obama Administration as part of the Beacon Community Program.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Join HEALTHeLINK

Apr-13-2010 — BUFFALO, NEW YORK – HEALTHeLINK today announced that Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital have joined the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange.

WCA First Hospital Serving a Rural Population to Join HEALTHeLINK

Feb-17-2010 — WCA Hospital and HEALTHeLINK today announced that WCA is the first hospital in Western New York serving a rural community to participate in the Western New York Clinical Information Exchange.

HEALTHeLINK Launches Advertising Campaign To Create Awareness About Region’s Clinical Information Exchange

Jan-07-2010 — HEALTHeLINK has launched an advertising campaign to create greater awareness in the community about the benefits of allowing physicians to access patients’ health information electronically.

Funds available to help WNY Physicians

Nov-10-2009 — There is now money available to help Western New York physicians convert their cabinets full of paper files to secure and password-protected electronic medical records (EMRs).

HEALTHeLINK™ Launches New Website Targeted To Both Physicians and Consumers

Sep-16-2009 — Western New York Clinical Information Exchange unveiled a newly-redesigned website. The site features pages specifically targeting both physicians and the community.

HEALTHeLINK™ and Erie County Medical Center Team Up to Get Patients to Participate in Regional Health Information Exchange

Jul-27-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™ and ECMC have teamed up to get patients visiting the emergency room to give consent to have their health information accessible through the region's clinical information exchange.

HEALTHeLINK™ Hires Director of Operations

Jul-16-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™, the Western New York clinical information exchange, has announced that Stephen Allen has joined the organization as director of operations.

HEALTHeLINK™ to Drive Physician Adoption of Electronic Medical Records

Jun-26-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™ will lead a new initiative on behalf of Western New York Health Plans designed to increase the adoption of electronic medical records among area physicians.

HEALTHeLINK™ Announces Agreements with Electronic Health Record Companies

May-19-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™ today announced that it has reached formal agreements with six electronic health record (EHR) companies in an effort to increase the adoption rate of the use of these technologies in local physician offices and other health care practices.

Area Health Care Executives Join HEALTHeLINK™ Board of Directors

Feb-12-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™, the Western New York Clinical Exchange, today announced that Cheryl Howe, executive vice president, operations with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and Jody Lomeo, CEO of Erie County Medical Center, have joined the organization’s board of directors.

Business Officials Invited to Learn How Region's First Patient Health Information Exchange Can Reduce Health Costs

Feb-03-2009 — Health care costs continue to impact the bottom line of businesses across Western New York, but the sharing and exchange of health care information electronically has the potential to cut costs and create an improved quality of care system for patients.

Launch of New Digital Age in Western New York Healthcare

Jan-21-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™ was officially launched today at a ceremony attended by health care CEOs and Lori M. Evans, deputy commissioner, Health Information and Technology at the New York State Department of Health.

450 Physicians Set to Join Regional Health Information Exchange Network

Jan-15-2009 — HEALTHeLINK™ and UBMD today announced that both parties have reached an agreement in which UBMD physicians will join the region-wide health information exchange which is maintained by HEALTHeLINK™.

Area Physicians Eligible for Increase in Medicare Reimbursement by Participating in E-Prescribing Program

Jan-06-2009 — Goal is to reduce adverse drug events among patients.

Physician community poised to further enhance patient care

May-15-2008 — If we truly want to realize improved quality, better managed costs and the creation of healthcare centers of excellence in our region, hospitals aren’t the only places where duplication, redundancy and inefficiency must be addressed.

Enhancing Patient Safety Through Technology

Apr-15-2008 — We all know that technology has greatly advanced diagnostic treatment in our health system. These advances in medical technology are still evolving as research and development to better diagnose and treat patients continues to be a national priority of our medical system.

HEALTHeLINK™ Awarded $5.2 Million in HEAL NY Funding

Mar-28-2008 — Western New York Clinical Information Exchange will use funds to expand Health Information IT in Western New York.