We Are Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN)
We are a dedicated team of local specialists who help our friends, neighbors and families—and the entire state of Delaware. We make it possible for everyone involved in healthcare—providers, data senders, policymakers and patients—to access and share the information needed for better care. Because having the whole picture helps everyone make smarter, healthier decisions. We were the nation’s first live statewide health information exchange. Our independent, mission-driven organization exists to support smarter, safer and more compassionate care for everyone in our community.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
We empower public and private partners to make data-driven decisions through innovative health data services.
Vision
To be the preferred, highly trusted provider of health data services, enabling healthcare transformations that promote health equity, facilitate quality care, and save time, money and lives.
Our History
From the start, our foundation has been built on a sense of purpose.
1997
DHIN was established in 1997 by the Delaware General Assembly. The Assembly enacted DHIN as a public-private partnership, with the objective of creating a statewide health information network to offer timely, reliable and relevant healthcare information.
2007
In 2007, we went live. This was the first time in the United States that health information could seamlessly flow across a state’s network of healthcare providers—connecting hospitals, labs and physician practices in real time.
2012
DHIN reached a turning point in 2012, when we became fully self-sustaining and transitioned away from state funding. That milestone strengthened our ability to keep investing in secure, connected health-data services for Delaware.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Kaufmann, DO *
Vice President & Chief Health Information Officer
Bayhealth Medical Center
Meredith Stewart-Tweedie *
Vice President Government Affairs, Policy & Regulatory Strategy
ChristianaCare
Stephanie Hartos, MPH *
Director, Statewide Benefits and Insurance Coverage Office
State of Delaware
Joey Bonano *
Director, Sales Enablement
Highmark, Inc.
Victoria Brennan
Chief of Fiscal Policy
State of Delaware
Tim Gibbs
Director and Principal Investigator
Delaware Health Force
Rachel Hersh, DrPH
Chief Executive Officer
La Red Health Center, Inc.
Dr. Stephen Lawless, MD
President
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Kathleen S. Matt, PhD
Former Dean Emerita of the UD College of Health Services
University of Delaware
Troy McDaniel
Chief Administrator
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (Delaware)
Jordan Schulties
Chief Administrator Officer, Acting Chief Information Officer
Department of Technology and Information
Christen Linke Young
Secretary
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
* Executive Committee Member