All providers are eligible to receive free SCHIEx services through December 31, 2012 as part of the SCHIEx Early Adopter Program. Select this link to enroll: SCHIEx Early Adopter Enrollment Application The Early Adopter Program builds on the SCHIEx Pilot Adopter Program. An interactive map of SCHIEx Pilot/Early Adopter participants is located at the bottom of the home page.

• What: Informal Discussion of Technical Questions Related to SCHIEx Onboarding with Bindu Bolisetty, SCHIEx Interoperability Lead
• When: Tuesdays at 11:00 A.M. EST beginning May 15th, Weekly "Office Hours" Format
• Call In Number: 1-866-502-8312 Participant passcode: 381813
• SCHIEx Interoperability Services Guide Draft v1.5.5 (PDF)

The 2012 South Carolina Health Information Exchange (HIE)/ Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit will be held March 9-10, 2012, at the Columbia Convention Center in Columbia, SC. The theme for this year\'s Summit is: "Let's Get Connected" .  Click here for more information and online registration:

The SCHIEx Interim Governance Committee is conducting a review of the SCHIEx Policy Manual located at http://www.schiex.org/policy.php Public Comments are welcome. Comments must be submitted by close of business on January 6, 2011 to schiexinfo@ors.sc.gov

SCHIEx executes Participation Agreements with applicants who agree to follow the participation requirements stated in the SCHIEx Participation Agreement and the SCHIEx Policy Manual. Applicants and Participants are responsible for ensuring that they can meet the SCHIEx Interoperability Standards presented in the SCHIEx Policy Manual. SCHIEx does not and will not endorse vendors; however, SCHIEx may report vendors who have successfully met SCHIEx's on-boarding requirements on behalf of applicants. SCHIEx will not execute agreements with any vendor as a precondition to on-boarding an applicant utilizing that vendor's products.

SCHIEx Pilot Adopter Program with FREE Subscription Period - Invitation to Apply

SCHIEx is inviting health care providers and organizations to apply for participation in the SCHIEx Pilot Adopter Program. The aim of the SCHIEx Pilot Adopter Program is to refine the on-boarding process, identify barriers and strategies to address them, and utilize the information and experience gained to assist providers who subsequently on-board to SCHIEx. The Program's intent is to include a range of providers and health systems, and EHR systems and vendors.

In return for participating, Pilot Adopters will receive a SCHIEx Subscription Fee Waiver for a 12 month period, commencing with the Pilot Adopter's initiation of the on-boarding process, and ongoing support from the SCHIEx technical and operations team during the Program. Applications will be accepted through September 1, 2011.

Click here to apply SCHIEx Pilot Adopter Application

Dear Health Care Provider,

This is to invite your organization's participation in the following technical Webcast scheduled for July 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM EST.

Connecting to the SCHIEx - An Overview of the SCHIEx Interoperability Services

Purpose: The presentation is aimed at providing a high level overview of what is involved in connecting to the SC Health Information Exchange (SCHIEx) and the SCHIEx Interoperability Services Guide (PDF). The session will help organizations with a certified Electronic Health Record system, as well as those looking to upgrade or purchase a new system gain a greater understanding of the SCHIEx standards-based exchange requirements and national interoperability standards.

Suggested Audience: Technical Users, IT personnel, and other staff who need a greater understanding of the technical components involved in how information is shared via SCHIEx. Organizations are encouraged to include their EHR vendor technical representatives as needed. Participants or their technical representatives should have some familiarity with standards that are evolving to promote interoperability in healthcare.

Before the Webcast: Review the SCHIEx Interoperability Services Guide and the Provider Frequently Asked Questions.

To register for this Webcast: select this link: https://scors.ilinc.com/register/zkjymbm

This is to invite your organization's participation in the following Webcast scheduled for May 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM EST.

Connecting to SCHIEx - A Technical Overview of the SCHIEx Interoperability Services

The presentation is aimed at providing organizations interested in participating in the South Carolina Health Information Exchange (SCHIEx) with an overview of the technical requirements and specifications for connecting to SCHIEx.

Suggested Audience: Technical Users, IT personnel, as well as other staff who need a greater understanding of the technical components involved in how information is shared via SCHIEx. Organizations should include their EHR vendor technical representatives as needed.

To register for this Webcast select this link: https://scors.ilinc.com/register/bbcybrr . Space is limited, so please register early.

As part of their mid-year review process, the SCHIEx Interim Governance Committee will be accepting comments on the SCHIEx Policy Manual located at http://www.schiex.org/policy.php until 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2011. Comments may be emailed to schiexinfo@ors.sc.gov

This is to invite your organization's participation in the following Webcast scheduled for April 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM EST.

Connecting to SCHIEx - An Overview of the SCHIEx Interoperability Services

Suggested Audience: Technical Users, IT personnel, as well as other staff who need a greater understanding of the technical components involved in how information is shared via SCHIEx. Organizations should feel free to include their EHR vendor technical representatives as needed.

The Webcast is open to any organization. Larger practices (about 10 or more physicians) and hospitals (> 100 beds) are especially invited to participate in the April Webcast.

To register for this Webcast select this link: https://scors.ilinc.com/register/rrfssmr