Advancing Patient Care Outcomes
The NJII Healthcare Division supports programs that aim to revolutionize healthcare through data-driven transformation. We are focused on improving patient experience and population health while reducing the cost of healthcare with innovation, technology, and metrics. NJII is the state designated entity responsible for developing and managing the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN) on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). In collaboration with NJDOH, we work with healthcare delivery organizations to help them participate and benefit from government sponsored programs. Participation requires data collection, organization, hygiene and processing. Learn more about how expert data services support participation.
Since the division was formed in 2015, our programs have served over 12 million patients in New Jersey. It is our mission to continue to further expand clinical data interoperability throughout the state while prioritizing top-level information security stature to protect patient and provider data. To this end, NJII most recently achieved Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) certification and HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) certified status.
In 2018, NJII Healthcare identified the need to support healthcare professionals with customized data and advisory services. The result is a variety of consulting and technology solutions that enable innovation, transformation and quality improvement. This initiative operates under a subsidiary, Healthcare Innovation Solutions.
Current Programs Open for Participation
New Jersey Health Information Network
(NJHIN)
Purpose: Improve the exchange of patient health data across the state of New Jersey and facillitate connections to state health registries and databases
Owner: The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
Participants: All NJ healthcare providers, healthcare information exchanges (HIEs) and regional health hubs
Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program
(MPP)
Purpose: Provides incentives and support to help Medicaid providers demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR systems
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
Participants: NJ Medicaid Providers
Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperablity Program
(SUD PIP)
Purpose: Provides funding to qualifying providers to help them deploy or upgrade electronic health record technology
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)
Participants: Entities who provide substance use disorder treatment
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
(MIPS)
Purpose: Provide expert support and submission services to MIPS eligible providers
Sponsor: n/a this is a paid service offered through NJII's for-profit subsidiary
Clients: U.S. healthcare providers who bill more than $90,000 to Medicare AND to more than 200 Medicare patients AND cover more than 200 professional services per year
Improving Quality, Efficiency & Patient Outcomes
$180M
saved in cost of care for CMS
12M
patients served
$128M+
client incentives earned
$25M+
client penalties avoided
Recent Achievements
CMS Medicaid Enterprise System Certification
CMS Medicaid Enterprise System certification will ensure continuity of health services to NJ populations and further health innovation efforts from New Jersey Health Information Network.
HITRUST Risk Based Certification
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification validates New Jersey Innovation Institute is committed to consistenly and effectively meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information.
2023 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes
This program was created to recognize excellence, promote innovation and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.
2023 NJBIZ Leaders In Digital Technology
This new NJBIZ program, which was built from the previous Digi-Tech Innovators Awards, celebrates companies and individuals who are making a difference in the digital space.
Driving Healthcare Interoperablity
8,000+
providers adopted new EHRs
1,500+
providers demonstrated meaningful use
All 71
NJ hospitals in the NJHIN
Meet The Team
Jennifer D'Angelo
SVP & General Manager, Security Officer
Renu Tadepalli
Director, Government Affairs
Eneida Lopez
Director, PMO
John Nordstrom
Director, Integration Technology
Daniel Baez
Director of Client Engagement
Mary Aitken
HCIS Manager
Darlene Carr
Client Engagement & Privacy Officer
Michael Chirico
Compliance Officer
Julie Beites
Program Specialist
Recent Updates
NJII Welcomes Thomas Murphy, Michael Chirico, Tom Villani to the Leadership Team
April 30, 2024NJII Names New Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Healthcare Division
April 24, 2024Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperability Program (SUD PIP)
April 16, 2024Introduction to the New Jersey Health Information Network
February 26, 2024How can we help you?
Contact us to discuss how we can help you achieve your program goals