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Policy Makers
DHIN is basically a better way to deliver health information. This secure system uses the latest health information technology to give physicians immediate access to laboratory results and x-ray reports that can save lives, reduce medical errors and cut healthcare costs. Physicians can retrieve important and sometimes critical medical information in a uniform format when they need it. This eliminates both the hassle and wasted time associated with physicians looking for missing test results and patients having to get duplicate tests. Delaware is the first state in the nation with a statewide electronic health information system—a benefit for all residents.
- DHIN Saves Time—With faster information, physicians will have patient results and reports as soon as they are available. This means less time searching for misplaced information and less need for duplicate tests.
- DHIN Improves Care—With consistent information, physicians will get results and reports in one format. This means less chance for error and fewer delays in treatment.
- DHIN Reduces Cost—With streamlined information, there is less chance for mistakes. This reduces patients’ out-of-pocket expenses for unnecessary medications, radiology and laboratory tests, and hospitalizations.
- DHIN Enhances Privacy—With secure information, there’s controlled access to patient health information and less paper. This means more privacy for patients.
DHIN Funding
DHIN's funding comes from three sources:
- 30% Federal
- 35% State Funding
- 35% Private Funding (From Hospitals and Labs)
- Federal contracts – $11.7 million over 9 years (2005 - 2014)
- State’s investment in DHIN over four years = $8.0 mil
- Average annual per capita State funding = $2.15
- Average annual per capita leveraged funding = $3.94
- $1 for $1 match on State funding by the private sector
For more information:
DHIN Resource Library
For more information about how DHIN can benefit your constituents, please contact: info@DHIN.org or call (302) 678-0220.
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