Michigan Health Connect (MHC), the state's largest health information exchange, has partnered with Greenway Medical Technologies to provide large-scale integrated health system data exchange for ambulatory practices and clinics.

Michigan Health Connect currently includes 54 member hospitals and more than 4,000 physicians across Michigan delivering more than 900,000 results per month.

Physicians using Greenway's PrimeSUITE electronic health record and practice management technology can now exchange information with any participating hospital that feeds data into Michigan Health Connect, providing connectivity of clinical results data instantly and securely, officials say.

“With Greenway's ability to develop a hub-to-hub connection leading to the growth of participation in the Michigan Health Connect program, patients across the state will benefit from more-collaborative and cost-effective care," said Doug Dietzman, executive director of Michigan Health Connect. “Ever-expanding data exchange platforms also aid healthcare providers in meeting the criteria and goals of care coordination incentive programs such as meaningful use.”

“As reliable, standards-based data exchange becomes paramount for care coordination, we are pleased to be among the collaborative partners of Michigan Health Connect committed to providing scalable solutions throughout the region,” said Greenway Vice President Justin T. Barnes. “This partnership with Michigan Health Connect provides the means for impacting patient outcomes and furthers the eventuality of a national health information network.”