Pennsylvania eHealth Partnership Authority

Tom Corbett, Governor


			DIRECT Messaging Today, sharing health information among healthcare organizations, providers and patients is done primarily by mail or fax. The federal government has provided grants to states to encourage the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT).
	The PA eHealth Partnership Authority was established to promote and advance this technology and health information exchange. Information for Healthcare Providers DIRECT is a form of secure email that provides the standards and services necessary to securely push content from a sender to a receiver. DIRECT benefits patients and providers by improving the sharing of health information, making it faster, more secure and less expensive. It is also a first step towards the adoption of more robust forms of health information exchange. How to Choose a HISP—a Primer View a list of certified HISPs and questions to ask when choosing one. DIRECT Info Sheet for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities DIRECT Info Sheet for Providers Webinar: DIRECT Messaging in PA Webinar Presentation HISP Certification Documents In order to be recognized on the Authority's website, a HISP must first be certified by the Pennsylvania eHealth Partnership Authority. Direct Certification Checklist Consolidated HISP Certification Requirements Email Client Test Plan & Attestation Portal Delivery Test Plan & Attestation EHR DIRECT Integration Test Plan & Attestation Uniform HISP Agreement Terms & Conditions (Exhibit C) Questions about becoming a certified HISP? Contact: ra-paehealthcollab@pa.gov.