About - CRISP DC - DC Designated Health Information Exchange

About CRISP DC

A Health Information Exchange, or HIE, is a way of sharing health information among participating doctors’ offices, hospitals, care coordinators, labs, radiology centers, community-based organizations, managed care organizations and other healthcare providers through secure, electronic means.

There are many health care delivery scenarios driving the technology behind the different forms of health information exchange available today. The purpose is so that each participating healthcare provider can have the benefit of the most recent information available from other participating providers.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

We will enable, support and promote whole-person care in the District of Columbia and the region by appropriately and securely sharing data to facilitate efficient care and improve health outcomes.

Our Vision

To advance health with a commitment to equity by deploying health information technology solutions adopted through cooperation and collaboration with District stakeholders.

CRISP Shared Services Affiliation

CRISP DC is an affiliate of CRISP Shared Services. The CSS affiliation structure allows for the sharing of technology, costs, and best practices amongst the participating regions. The advantages of being an affiliate in CRISP Shared Services is that the District is able to obtain HIE infrastructure and innovative technology at lower costs while operating as an independent District governed entity.

Other CRISP Shared Services affiliates include CRISP Maryland, West Virginia Health Information Network, HealtheConnect Alaska, and Virginia Health Information.

Community Partners

The mission of the Department of Health Care Finance is to improve health outcomes by providing access to comprehensive, cost-effective and quality healthcare services for residents of the District of Columbia.