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. |