How to Join
Our team will guide your organization through the five-step onboarding process, from an introductory conversation to exchanging live data across the network.
Preview eligibility requirements
Considering joining eHealth Exchange?
Review our Operating Policiy and Procedure (OPP-1) to understand the general eligibility requirements for participation and prepare for your introductory call.
eHealth Exchange supports a diverse group of governmental and non-governmental organizations that exchange data under the eHealth Exchange trust framework.
Here is a sample of the types of organizations that have onboarded:
- Federal Agencies
- Regional and State Health Information Exchanges and Networks (HIEs/HINs)
- Integrated Delivery Networks
- Academic Institutions
- Provider Collaboratives
- Payers / Health Plans
- Public Health Jurisdictions
- Pharmacies
- Dialysis Centers
eHealth Exchange Application Process
Step 1
Schedule Introductory Call
Meet with our team to discuss your organization’s goals and participation requirements.
- Discuss your organizational structure and technology platform.
- Review the use cases your organization plans to support.
- Review the application package and come prepared with questions.
Step 2
Submit application package
Complete the application package provided by eHealth Exchange.
- Return the completed application package using an e-signature platform (link provided by eHealth Exchange)
- Your application will undergo Coordinating Committee eligibility review in accordance with Operating Policies and Procedures (OPP)-1.
- A formal response confirming eligibility status will be provided via email.
Step 3
Conduct Required Testing
Complete the required transport and content testing to confirm your organization’s readiness to exchange data.
- Your testing requirements will depend on your technology platform.
- Organizations using an eHealth Exchange Validated Product may save time and money during onboarding.
Step 4
Complete Activation Process
Work with our team to finalize your production connectivity.
- Receive production certificates.
- Be added to the production directories.
- Complete production testing with the eHealth Exchange Hub.
Step 5
go live
Once the preceding steps are complete, your organization can begin exchanging live data with other eHealth Exchange participants.
- Participation is finalized when the DURSA and Participation Agreements are countersigned by eHealth Exchange
- Be listed on the eHealth Exchange along with All Network Participants
Schedule an introductory call to discuss your organization’s needs and take the first step toward joining eHealth Exchange.
