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CRS will be demonstrating their Health Equity Explorer suite of reports, including the Disparity Index and the Social Determinants of Health Report. Health Equity Explorer is a suite of reports designed to give users an understanding of a given community’s health disparities and social determinants of health. The suite currently contains two reports: 1. Disparity […]
CRISP will be demonstrating their Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) suite of tools, including the Social Needs Data tab, Screening tool, and Referral applications. The CRISP e-Referral and Search Programs application are now live in both InContext and Portal. These applications allow users to send referrals for their patients to various community-based organizations. The search […]
The CRISP team will hold identical webinars to demonstrate the alerts & reporting capabilities in ENS PROMPT. Each webinar is an hour in length. We encourage your organization to attend this webinar for a brief overview and training on these features. Please click on the date below to register for the session that best fits […]
Thank you for using CRISP. We want to hear from you! Please consider completing this anonymous user experience survey. It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will help improve our tools and applications. If you have any questions, contact CRISP Technical User Support at support@crisphealth.org. Take the Survey
To date, the CRISP Policies and Procedures have been updated based on the evolution of the company. As a result, we have heard feedback that the document could be easier to understand. We have undertaken a comprehensive restructuring to make the document more cohesive and understandable for our Participants. Because of the significant restructuring, we […]
Download Full Report Our nation’s health depends on the acceleration of our collective understanding of disease, therapeutics and procedures, and the administration of healthcare services to address them. To that end, the ability to collect and measure increasingly precise healthcare data is critical. Efforts such as those undertaken by clinical registries serve a vital function […]
The CRISP annual summit will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023! We are excited to allow attendees to partake in live interactive programming from the comfort of your home or office. We will provide information-filled sessions and presentations from your peers throughout the industry while offering additional opportunities for collaboration. A finalized agenda […]
The prior authorization process is complicated and burdensome for the provider community. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct a market scan of prior authorization process and workflow solutions. MedChi and CRISP are seeking provider experience-focused solutions that simplify and streamline the prior authorization process for providers. All questions and RFI responses should be […]
CRISP is excited to share a press release published in Business Wire regrading our plans to expand its Medicaid Redetermination Notification project to all interested providers and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). The program aims to rally support for nearly 1.6 million Medicaid members across Maryland who will face redetermination and possible loss of coverage in […]
The Maryland Model Analytics project set out to evaluate specific aspects of the Maryland Total Cost of Care (TCOC) model and care transformation efforts. CRISP contracted with multiple vendors and stakeholders to address those investigative analysis questions regarding aspects of care redesign, potential best practices, and areas of improvement for future consideration. CRISP will host […]
CRISP is seeking a vendor to perform annual financial statement audits and related tax services for the next five years. The successful Offeror will be a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm with expertise in conducting audits and tax services for not-for-profit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, District of Columbia, and/or other states. DOWNLOAD FULL RFP […]
CRISP is seeking a vendor(s) to evaluate specific aspects of the Maryland Total Cost of Care (TCOC) model and care transformation efforts throughout the state. The vendor will securely access administrative claims data and other healthcare data as needed in order to address one or more investigative analysis questions. The vendor will work with CRISP […]
CRISP can now provide real-time ENS alerts that notify a patient’s care team when their high-risk patients have hospital encounters for specific conditions (e.g. COVID-19, CHF, Asthma), procedures (e.g. Mammography, Joint Replacement) or key lab tests resulted (e.g. COVID-19, Pregnancy, Pre-Diabetes). The alerts leverage CPT, ICD10 and LOINC coding standards to identify specific healthcare events […]
CRISP has enhanced the HIE Admin Tool to allow HIE Admins to add services to their users’ CRISP Portal accounts and reset users’ password. This self-service feature enables HIE Admins to add services and reset passwords previously only HIE Support services could provide. HIE Admins can quickly and securely provide services to and reset passwords […]
The SIHIS Directional Indicators Dashboard was updated to include a module for the Total Cost of Care (TCOC) goal. This module aims to help stakeholders track monthly progress towards enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in a Care Transformation Program and increasing the TCOC under a Care Transformation Program. Some Care Redesign programs allow for panel-based episodes that […]
Navigate to a patient record within your Electronic Medical Record (EHR), click on the CRISP icon to automatically launch into the CRISP InContext Application with the selected patient. Step 1: Select the Social Needs Data tab from the menu on the left side Step 2: Select ‘Assessments’ subtab to view SDOH assessments. Answers in the […]
The Quality Financial Impact Dashboard (QFID) now allows users to view overall quality performance for multiple hospitals at once. Simply, select which hospital(s) you want to view then click apply.
The Quality Financial Impact Dashboard has a new print/PDF functionality. Users can use the “Print Summary” option to print the report to ‘pdf’ for multiple hospitals. Users can select a single or all the report modules to print. The “Print Detail” option allows users to print a single detailed module or all the modules for […]
Creating a Panel for PaTH or Pre/Post Download the Excel Template and keep a copy of the blank template for future panel creation. The excel template includes three columns: MRN, Source Code and Program Enrollment. MRN – hospital MRN or ENS Panel MRN Source Code – select your source code. Hospital Source Codes are list […]
CRISP is excited to share a press release from Medisolv regrading our partnership with them and the State of Maryland to successfully receive Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) data from Maryland hospitals under a new quality reporting mandate. Review the Medisolv Press Release If you have any questions regarding this information, please reach out to […]
You are invited to submit a proposal to the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) to build a statewide information technology solution to connect and integrate Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in Maryland through CRISP as the State-Designated Health Information Exchange (HIE). CRISP’s goal is to partner with a vendor to provide technical integrations […]
Click here to access the January 2022 issue of the ‘Image Exchange Newsletter.’ This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives, recent project go-lives, and tips for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image Exchange Newsletter can better serve you – […]
CRISP has completed the comment period for the revisions made to the Payor Participation Agreement. The updated agreement is now final. The revisions better align it with the agreement used with other participants and incorporate necessary changes related to technology updates and changes in HIE regulations. Please note this participation agreement only pertains to payer participants. […]
Click the link below to access the 2021 Q2 issue of the ‘Image Exchange Update.’ This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives, recent project go-lives, and tips for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image Exchange Update can better serve […]
On March 11, 2021, CRISP posted and sent to participants an updated and revised participation agreement for comment. CRISP would like to thank participants who submitted comments prior to the April 30, 2021 deadline. CRISP exists to advance health and wellness with health IT solutions adopted through cooperation and collaboration. We are very eager to […]
CRISP seeks to understand strategies and considerations for architecting a research platform, with all proper statistical research tools, that can support researchers from multiple institutions. CRISP seeks to understand cutting-edge solutions to help investigators representing CRISP member organizations access data and conduct analyses aligned with approved research use cases, taking the CRISP Insights data lake […]
As you may know, CRISP users who view clinical data within their EHRs have a different view of clinical information than Unified Landing Page users. In order to optimize the views for all users, we are combining these user experiences with the Patient Chart Application. The Patient Chart Application offers improved views of clinical documents […]
Click here to access the 2021 Q1 issue of the ‘Image Exchange Update.’ This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives, as well as recent project go lives, and tips for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image Exchange Update can better […]
Click here to read CRISP’s Responses to Vendor Questions CRISP is seeking to understand the landscape of data vendors that can collect hospital Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) from all Maryland hospitals on a quarterly basis starting in CY2022.Potential vendors will have the ability to accept manually input data, approve data from multiple hospital EHR […]
General FAQ Q: Would CRISP like two separate, 10-page proposals for the National Network Query Initiator RFP and OnDemand Document RFP? Or would CRISP like one 10-page proposal that addresses both RFPs? A: One document per RFP. Q: What is/are the API(s) that CRISP has for your consent module? A: CRISP will provide an API […]
CRISP is seeking to procure a National Network Query Initiator solution for the purpose of initiating and retrieving documents using standard ITI conventions. CRISP has strong preference for a solution which fits within our existing Azure framework. An alternate hosted solution will also be considered with explanation of the technology used and pricing requirements. The solution will have the ability […]
CRISP is seeking to procure a National Network OnDemand Document Solution. The main purpose of this solution is to create OnDemand Documents which conform to the C-CDA R2.1 – HL7 CDA R2 Implementation Guide and can successfully pass eHealth Exchange Content testing requirements. Connections would be easily made to a variety of downstream systems to […]
Click here to access the Q4 issue of the ‘Image Exchange Update.’ This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives, as well as recent project go lives, and tips for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image Exchange Update can better serve you […]
All responses due no later than Friday, December, 18, 2020, at 5pm EST You are invited to submit a proposal for COVID-19 patient scheduling and site logistics management tool where patients can securely schedule, and sites can manage the flow of patients. Your proposal should describe how it will meet Chesapeake Regional Information System for our […]
Columbia, MD – CRISP, the state-designated health information exchange (HIE) connecting health care providers and the Maryland Department of Health, will soon begin to exchange information with institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM) to enable rapid support for students testing positive for COVID-19. By securely linking clinical data with student rosters under these new […]
Adding clinical decision support and the ability to see patient activity outside the four walls of the hospital enabled, among other things, a 94% reduction in Dilaudid use. Click here to read more.
All responses due no later than July 31, 2020, at 5pm EST You are invited to submit a proposal for the provision of a portal where patients can securely access their health data, starting with their COVID-19 test results. Your proposal should describe how it will meet Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) […]
Click here to access the first issue of the “Image Exchange Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives as well as recent project go lives and a tip of the month for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image […]
CRISP is seeking to procure a clinical document repository and retrieval service for the purpose of storing and retrieving documents using standard ITI conventions. CRISP has a strong preference for a solution that is open-source or has clear and transparent list pricing. Further, CRISP has strong preference for a solution which fits within our existing […]
Click here to access the first issue of the “Image Exchange Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP Image Exchange initiatives as well as recent project go lives and a tip of the month for how to better utilize the CRISP Image Exchange service. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the Image […]
CRISP would like to learn more about the secure communications platforms and eReferral technology solutions available on the market today. CRISP seeks to understand cutting-edge solutions to help providers improve service at the point of care, enhance transitions between care providers or settings, and ensure downstream patients receive the best care possible. Responses to this […]
CRISP DC is seeking the development of an eCQM solution that will improve the capability of District providers to capture and report on both clinical and Medicaid claims based eCQMs. This solution will be able to exchange data with CRISP, as well as support analytics of clinical and claims measures in order to assess performance […]
Click here to access the Spring 2019 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue shares the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the e-Health […]
Maryland HIMSS is bringing together MHA, CRISP, JHU, UMMS & more for an educational event focused on “Total Cost of Care” – January 9th 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Member Early Bird is $20 – Lunch & Program combined … A great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the state to better understand the collective opportunities […]
Click here to access the Fall 2018 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue shares the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the e-Health […]
As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s fight against the heroin and opioid epidemic in Maryland, effective July 1, 2018, health care prescribers and pharmacists are required to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) in certain prescribing or dispensing situations, such as before beginning a new course of treatment with opioids or benzodiazepines. The Hogan […]
Click here to access the Summer 2018 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue shares the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the e-Health […]
CRISP Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) RFP Frequently Asked Questions CRISP is soliciting competitive proposals for the Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Our requirements for a PDMP technology solution are detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP) listed above. Questions should be directed to rhonda.moody@34.224.6.153. All questions and answers will be made publicly […]
CRISP Salesforce Development Services RFP Frequently Asked Questions CRISP leverages the Salesforce (SFDC) platform to manage many different aspects of its business. The Sales (aka Outreach) team uses SFDC as a traditional selling tool, tracking Leads and working Opportunities, which are ultimately passed to the Operations team for account setup. The Operations team uses SFDC […]
CRISP MPI Consulting Services RFP Frequently Asked Questions The support for our current MPI (IBM Initiate 10.x) is scheduled to expire so CRISP is seeking options for their next MPI. While IBM is one of those options, this significant an upgrade is causing CRISP to evaluate options. CRISP’s MPI serves as the foundation for managing […]
Maryland Primary Care Program Update Thursday, May 31 5:00-6:00 p.m. Click here to register. If you would like to attend this update, please register using the webinar link above. Any questions or comments may be sent to mdh.pcmodel@maryland.gov.
Earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan, together with the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the federal approval of Maryland’s Total Cost of Care All-Payer Model, known as the “Maryland Model” contract. This innovative approach to health care provider payment is unique to Maryland and made possible […]
Click here to access the Spring 2018 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue shares the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the e-Health […]
Encounter Notification Service (ENS) enhances JHCP’s ability to comprehensively engage with patients and identify the root cause of their potentially avoidable emergency department visit. View the full case study here.
Click here to access the Fall 2017 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource provides information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue shares the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come. We appreciate your feedback and ideas on how the e-Health […]
The Voice of the Customer (VoC) Project is an effort to better understand our various users’ needs across CRISP services. If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one with a VoC representative, please click here to complete the form then forward to Ryan Flood at ryan.flood@34.224.6.153.
Click here to access the Summer 2017 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
CRISP Azure Migration Consulting Services RFQ CRISP is seeking consulting and implementation assistance in migrating several systems to Microsoft Azure. Currently planned: CRISP is migrating four systems to Platform as a Service (PaaS) and will migrate nearly 10 virtual machines (VMs) to Azure. Over time, additional systems will be migrated. Support and maintenance of the […]
CRISP Mirth Connect QA Services RFP Responses to Vendor Submitted Questions CRISP is seeking services related to quality assurance and testing of Mirth Connect channels. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a vendor that can evaluate CRISP developed Mirth Connect integration channels and run them against testing scripts to validate their functionality. All […]
HCIP Administration RFP HCIP Administration RFP Q&A CRISP is seeking to engage a partner to implement day-to-day operation of the HCIP program as the HCIP Administrator. The HCIP Administrator selected under this Request for Proposal (RFP) will build on the substantial HCIP and Care Redesign development work to date to provide the following services, including […]
CRISP Salesforce Strategic Consultant RFP CRISP Salesforce Strategic Consultant Q&A Salesforce Strategic Consultant High-Level Overview CRISP is seeking a vendor to evaluate our usage of SFDC and advise high-level strategic initiatives for improvement. The vendor will work with CRISP employees to understand current usage of the system, as well as a team of SFDC developers […]
Click here to access the Spring 2017 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
ENS PROMPT, a care coordination platform deployed through CRISP and developed by Audacious Inquiry (Ai), enhances LifeBridge Health’s care teams’ workflow to benefit patient and minimize resource utilization. View the full case study here.
CRISP has partnered with the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) in support of their Care Alert Sprint. Please click HERE for more information about care alerts and care plans, including the webinar series dates, topics, and registration information.
CRISP is seeking the development of a Healthcare Provider Directory. CRISP envisions this directory will leverage a variety of data feeds and data types. Healthcare Provider Directory RFP Healthcare Provider Directory User Stories Healthcare Provider Directory Vendor Follow-Up Questions Healthcare Provider Directory High-Level Overview Responses to this RFP should be submitted by Friday, February 10, […]
CRISP is excited to announce that we now have the ability to provide users the opportunity to ask a question or voice a concern regarding any CRISP service, via a secure webpage. Since your feedback through our web page is secure, you can also ask questions about data in reports that may contain protected health […]
CRISP is seeking to procure a Care Management Software Solution. This solution will be able to exchange data with CRISP, as well as support Advanced Payment Models and other alternative reimbursement structures. The due date has been extended from January 9, 2017 to January 13, 2017. Please submit responses to Michelle Rubin at Michelle.Rubin@34.224.6.153. Basic […]
Click here to access the Winter 2016 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
CRISP is hosting a webinar this Thursday November 10 at 12pm to review new Medicare LDS Analytics tools available through CRISP Reporting Services (CRS). Join us as we give an overview of the new reports and answer your questions. When: Nov 10, 2016 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please register by clicking the […]
October 21, 2016 – In an effort for greater provider alignment and transformation tools under the All-Payor Model, the State has proposed a Care Redesign Amendment. In September 2016, CMS approved the proposed Care Redesign Programs under the Care Redesign Amendment. Click here to view program and webinar series information to help you understand and […]
October 21, 2016 – MHA has developed a checklist to help hospital leaders stay on track as you work to meet HSCRC’s recommendations for a full global budget update for the second half of the fiscal year. The checklist includes the text of the original eight HSCRC recommendations, actions you and your team can take […]
CRISP will conduct a kickoff webinar for a connect-a-thon to evaluate the integration of care management software with a regional HIE. All interested care management vendors are encouraged to participate. See the attached flyer for additional information and contact details. Care Management Connect-a-thon- Flyer
Click here to access the Fall 2016 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
Click the following link to view UPDATED Information Regarding Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Click here to access the Spring 2016 issue of the “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
Click here to access the Winter 2016 issue of “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peak into what’s to come.
CRISP and MDH hosted a webinar that reviewed the new 2015 Meaningful Use objectives and important updates to Maryland Medicaid’s Attestation website, eMIPP. eMIPP is now accepting attestations, and the deadline to attest has been extended to April 30, 2016. To view slides from our presentation, please click here.
CRISP’s, CAliPHR, v1.0.0 has achieved ONC HIT 2014 Edition modular EHR certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting eligible providers (EPs) with meeting the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “CAliPHR has great potential for the facilitation […]
Click here to access the Fall 2015 issue of “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peek into what’s to come. We feature spotlights on providers and Health IT leaders […]
CRISP’s Integrated Care Network (ICN) infrastructure initiative represents one of our newest efforts to improve health information exchange. ICN will focus on connecting providers in multiple settings — from hospitals and physician practices to long-term care facilities — with the proper information to improve health outcomes and reduce costs by providing tools, data, and services […]
CRISP has released the first issue of their quarterly newsletter “e-Health Update”. This resource will provide information on current CRISP initiatives as well as other regional healthcare updates. Each issue will share the status of CRISP’s current available services and a sneak peek into what’s to come. We feature spotlights on providers and Health IT […]
As of August 3rd, we are happy to announce that out-of-state PDMP information can now be viewed within CRISP! Users with access to view Maryland PDMP information will now see an “Interstate PDMP” tab available along the top of the patient’s chart. By clicking on the Interstate PDMP tab, other state data is automatically searched […]
