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Automatic and Secure Data Transfer of Syndromic Data between Hospitals and Public Health Using the PHINMS

Description

The Public Health Information Network (PHIN) Messaging Service (PHINMS) is a PHIN-certified messaging system, initiated and supported by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. PHINMS is widely used by many hospitals in the state(s) to send their Electronic Lab Reports. The PHINMS architecture allows for multiple data streams and routing configurations. However, many states are still using the legacy File Transport Protocol for their syndromic data transfer. There are many benefits in utilizing PHINMS that will be outlined in this presentation. PHINMS contains two components: sender and receiver. A PHINMS entity (either a hospital or DOH) can act as both/either a sender and/or a receiver. This makes two-way communication possible via the same PHINMS connection.

 

OBJECTIVE

This presentation describes the secure and reliable data transfer methodology of syndromic data between hospitals and public health agencies using the PHINMS. Included is an overview of PHINMS and several programs South Carolina has developed including Auto Send, Data Extract, Email Notification, and Self-Issued Security Certificates. These programs are configurable for different hospitals and run automatically. The system can be easily adopted and customized by other states.

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