Third Quarter, 2026

Statewide Common Participation Agreement

Participant Compliance & Public Comment Period

As of July 1, 2026, organizations must have an executed Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) to maintain access to HealtheConnections services and the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY). The SCPA supports secure, statewide health information data exchange and is required by the New York State Department of Health and New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC).

HealtheConnections thanks the many participants who have executed an SCPA, reaffirming their continued partnership with us as their Health Information Network (HIN).

Not sure if your organization has already signed?

Click here to check your organization's status.

Not signed yet? Immediate action is required!

Organizations that have not yet executed an SCPA should contact HealtheConnections as soon as possible to discuss next steps and restore or maintain access to services.



Learn more at healtheconnections.org/scpa.

NYeC has opened a public comment period for proposed amendments to the SCPA. HealtheConnections invites participants, partners, and stakeholders to review the proposed amendments and share feedback by August 28, 2026.

Additional details, including amendment documents, an informational webinar recording, and submission instructions, are available on the NYeC SCPA website.

Driving Behavioral Health Connectivity

HealtheConnections Selected as Designated HIN

HealtheConnections was selected as the Designated HIN by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). This designation underscores HealtheConnections' commitment to working alongside state partners, providers, and stakeholders to support secure information sharing across New York's behavioral health community.

Advancing Data Exchange Across NY

Building Connections Beyond Healthcare

New York's Social Care Network (SCN) program recently reached a major milestone, with more than 1 million Medicaid members screened for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs).



HealtheConnections is proud to support this work through secure HRSN data exchange, helping our regional SCNs—Healthy Alliance, Care Compass Network, and Hudson Valley Care Coalition—connect healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based organizations to improve care coordination and address social needs that influence health outcomes.

Interested in sharing HRSN data for the 1115 Waiver? Providers can choose from:

• HealtheConnections HIE: Seamless exchange through our HIE
• EHR-to-HIE connection
• sFTP Flat File exchange
• Unite Us Platform: Engage through your regional SCN program
• Care Compass Collaborative
• Healthy Alliance
• Hudson Valley Care Coalition

Contact our team to explore the best fit for your organization and workflow.

What's New at HealtheConnections

Learn, Connect, and Stay Informed

From educational events to HIE Portal enhancements, HealtheConnections continues to provide participants with the resources, tools, and support needed to get the most from their HIE participation.

HIE Portal Enhancements

We're continually enhancing the HIE Portal to make it easier to access and use the information our participants need. Recent updates include support for Statewide Encounter Alerts (SEAS) Single Sign-On (SSO), multi-select functionality, and expanded options for printing and downloading reports.

To stay informed about the latest enhancements, visit our HIE Release Notes page for recent updates, new features, and upcoming improvements. Additional resources, including on-demand videos, live demonstration, or user guides, are available in our Resource Center. 

Sharing Insights Across New York

Our team remains actively engaged with healthcare and public health organizations across New York, presenting on topics including health information exchange, population health, health equity, and the use of HIE data to support health initiatives.

Recent engagements included:

• NYHIMA Annual Conference – Exploring innovative HIE tools and strategies to support more connected care, presented in partnership with the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC).
• Resilience and Action in Central New York: Uniting Public Health Conference – Demonstrating how HIE data can complement traditional public health data to strengthen community health analysis and outreach.
• New York State Public Health Partnership Annual Conference – Showcasing how social needs and HIE data can be leveraged together to identify disparities and advance health equity.

See where we'll be next: Events & Trainings Calendar

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Whether you're new to HealtheConnections or looking to deepen your knowledge, our educational sessions can help you get the most from your partnership with us.

Visit our Events & Trainings Calendar to register and learn more.

Questions? Comments? Feedback? We want to hear from you!

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