News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 8, 2023

Report

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 30, 2023

Uncategorized

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 17, 2023

News

RFI

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

March 10, 2023

Press Release

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

February 28, 2023

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

February 2, 2023

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

November 18, 2022

RFP

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

September 7, 2022

ENS

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 […]

Lexi Day

August 18, 2022

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

August 15, 2022

Uncategorized

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 22, 2022

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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.

Kevin Phillip

July 21, 2022

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 21, 2022

Uncategorized

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 10, 2022

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 8, 2022

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 20, 2022

RFP

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 – […]

Jamie Gittelman

January 19, 2022

News

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. […]

Kevin Phillip

November 8, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 12, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 25, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 21, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

April 20, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

April 8, 2021

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

March 9, 2021

RFP

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

March 1, 2021

RFP

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 […]

Craig Behm

February 24, 2021

RFP

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 […]

Craig Behm

February 24, 2021

RFP

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 23, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

November 3, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

October 14, 2020

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

October 14, 2020

News

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) […]

Kevin Phillip

July 16, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 13, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 11, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

January 30, 2020

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

September 30, 2019

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 15, 2019

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

April 17, 2019

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 21, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 20, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 4, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

September 24, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

August 2, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 16, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

June 27, 2018

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

May 22, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 18, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

May 16, 2018

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

February 21, 2018

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 19, 2017

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

November 17, 2017

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

August 31, 2017

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

July 7, 2017

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

April 26, 2017

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

March 15, 2017

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

March 9, 2017

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

February 22, 2017

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

February 13, 2017

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

January 17, 2017

News

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, […]

Kevin Phillip

January 5, 2017

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 13, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

December 13, 2016

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

December 9, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

November 9, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

October 21, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

October 21, 2016

News

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

Kevin Phillip

October 20, 2016

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

September 23, 2016

News

Click the following link to view UPDATED Information Regarding Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Kevin Phillip

June 15, 2016

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

June 10, 2016

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

March 17, 2016

News

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.

Kevin Phillip

February 18, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

January 21, 2016

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

November 19, 2015

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

September 8, 2015

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

August 21, 2015

News

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 […]

Kevin Phillip

August 3, 2015

News