A Driver’s License Can Drive Healthcare Having medical records travel with a person is made possible by patient matching across electronic health vendors. Inconsistent capture of patient names is a key reason that patient matching varies, putting Texans at risk for delays in care, repeat imaging, medication mishaps, and added expense. Putting everyone at risk for payer denials and delays. Capturing names in a consistent, standardized manner gets easier on January 1, 2025, with expansion of Texas Transportation Code to include healthcare as an exception for access and use of electronically readable information to capture demographics (name, date of birth, address and drivers’ license number). This will make the check-in process quicker, error free, and improve patient matching. A big benefit with a long line of patients waiting to be registered. Several electronic health vendors can scan a Driver’s License and auto populate registration fields. Healthcare organizations should check with their electronic health vendor on their ability to scan the Driver’s License to fill registration fields. Vendors respond to what interests us, let them know that you are interested in this time saving process. Let the Driver’s License drive the registration process and allow the medical record to follow the patient. TRANSPORTATION CODE CHAPTER 521. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES (texas.gov)
Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE)
Health and Human Services
Austin, Texas 1,057 followers
About us
The Texas Health Services Authority (THSA) was established by the Texas Legislature in 2007 to establish statewide health information exchange capabilities. The THSA accomplishes this purpose through its health information exchange (HIE) and privacy and security certification and supporting programs. Please visit www.THSA.org for more information.
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http://www.thsa.org
External link for Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE)
- Industry
- Health and Human Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2007
Locations
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Primary
901 S Mo Pac Expy
Bld 1, Ste 300
Austin, Texas 78746, US
Employees at Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE)
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Eric Heflin
Cybersecurity Board Member
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KATHERINE LUSK
Vice President Strategic Partnerships at Texas Health Services Authority
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Shannon Calhoun
Healthcare Transformation | Value Based Care | Rural Healthcare | Health Information Exchange | Rural Life | Life Coaching
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Tracy Rico MHA, RN
Virtual Care Director | Medicaid Innovator | Fierce Patient Advocate
Updates
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We're #hiring a new Chief Executive Officer in Austin, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network!
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Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE) is recruiting a #CEO. Great organization with a mission to improve healthcare delivery with trusted data exchange.
We're #hiring a new Chief Executive Officer in Austin, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Join the The Sequoia Project, AHIMA and Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE) in Data Usability Taking Root - small, steady steps make a difference. Commit to the difference.
THSA is a proud Data Usability Taking Root Supporter and we encourage others to join in this effort https://lnkd.in/gUf8zs7C
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THSA is a proud Data Usability Taking Root Supporter and we encourage others to join in this effort https://lnkd.in/gUf8zs7C
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We're #hiring a new Chief Executive Officer in Austin, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We are excited to be part of the discussions on bridging the tension of usability, privacy, security, and identity. Thank you DirectTrust for bringing this fundamental issue to the forefront.
Our 2024 Annual Conference, wouldn't be possible without our Supporters! healthKERI Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE) Google Cloud These organizations have committed support of #DirectTrust2024, and will be joining us in St. Louis. Learn more about how you can get involved, and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/guT6v-Ps
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BREAKING NEWS! In light of Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)'s recent name change, THSA, not to be outshined, shall henceforth be known as the "Agency for Better Care Delivery, Expanding Frontiers, Guiding Health Information, Joining Knowledge, Leading Modern Navigation of Optimal Patient Quality, Reforming Systems, Transforming Utilization, Validating Wellness, Xenial Yielding Zones (ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ)." https://lnkd.in/g5_UB-2H
HHS Reorganizes Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Policy Functions
hhs.gov
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Texas Health Services Authority (Statewide HIE) reposted this
“Rural hospitals are a critical part of the healthcare system in Texas, and HHSC is proud to facilitate initiatives like this to support our rural communities.” — HHSC Commissioner Young Qualified hospitals have until June 21 to apply. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3wNypvs
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THSA Board of Directors meeting happening today -- don't miss it! https://lnkd.in/gBs3WiQn
THSA Board of Directors Meeting - Texas Health Services Authority
https://thsa.org