Minnesota HIO Applicants & Application Process
The Minnesota HIE Oversight Law requires entities wishing to serve as health information organizations (HIOs) in Minnesota to apply for a Certificate of Authority.
Potential HIOs must submit an application and participate in a public review process before being certified to operate in Minnesota.
HIO applications submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are reviewed for completeness. Once MDH deems an application complete, a public review process begins (this may include a public hearing). Input from key stakeholders (ad hoc HIE oversight review panel) and consumers is collected and reviewed. Public comments and questions specific to the application under review are encouraged.
HIO application materials will be posted on this page during the public review process. Interested parties may submit comments specific to the application during the written comment period or at the public hearing (if scheduled). Upon close of the public comment period an ad hoc HIE oversight review panel will make a recommendation to the Commissioner of Health on the organization’s certification.
If an organization is certified, it is posted on the Minnesota Certified HIOs webpage. Each certified HIO must be recertified annually to maintain the authority to operate in Minnesota.
Materials were received from CyncHealth on July 13, 2022, and are under review for completeness.
Each potential HIO must complete the certification process to have the authority to operate in Minnesota.
How to submit comments during the public review process
Members of the public and interested stakeholders are encouraged to participate.
** Instructions will be posted when applicable **
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