State Recognition
State law (2016 Chapter 510 and 2017 Chapter 667) requires MHCC to develop a State Recognition Program for electronic advance directives services (also referred to as vendors) that want to connect to the State-Designated Health Information Exchange (CRISP). The law aims to facilitate use of technology to support creation of and access to electronic advance directives. State Recognition demonstrates a vendor meets certain criteria or standards for privacy and security, independent audits, education, reporting, and technical provisions, some of which are required by State and federal law.
In the fall of 2016, MHCC collaborated with stakeholders to develop draft regulations and vendor criteria for State Recognition. COMAR 10.25.19: State Recognition of an Electronic Advance Directives Service outlines program procedures for State Recognition, a prerequisite for connecting to the State-Designated HIE. Vendors seeking State Recognition are required to meet all criteria. State Recognition is valid for three years, unless suspended or revoked by MHCC.
Vendor criteria for State Recognition is available here. The application for State Recognition of an Electronic Advance Directives Services can be found here. Questions about how to submit an application to be considered for State Recognition can be directed to Justine Springer at ad.staterecognition@maryland.gov.
The following electronic advance directives service has been granted State Recognition from MHCC:
State law (2016 Chapter 510 and 2017 Chapter 667) requires MHCC to develop a State Recognition Program for electronic advance directives services (also referred to as vendors) that want to connect to the State-Designated Health Information Exchange (CRISP). The law aims to facilitate use of technology to support creation of and access to electronic advance directives. State Recognition demonstrates a vendor meets certain criteria or standards for privacy and security, independent audits, education, reporting, and technical provisions, some of which are required by State and federal law.
In the fall of 2016, MHCC collaborated with stakeholders to develop draft regulations and vendor criteria for State Recognition. COMAR 10.25.19: State Recognition of an Electronic Advance Directives Service outlines program procedures for State Recognition, a prerequisite for connecting to the State-Designated HIE. Vendors seeking State Recognition are required to meet all criteria. State Recognition is valid for three years, unless suspended or revoked by MHCC.
Vendor criteria for State Recognition is available here. The application for State Recognition of an Electronic Advance Directives Services can be found here. Questions about how to submit an application to be considered for State Recognition can be directed to Justine Springer at ad.staterecognition@maryland.gov.
The following electronic advance directives service has been granted State Recognition from MHCC: