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Apply to join the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking applicants for the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee who are interested in actively contributing to the committee’s work and bringing the perspective of their stakeholder community to discussions and decision-making. Current advisory committee members whose terms are ending are also welcome to reapply. We are especially looking for applicants for four seats:

• Healthcare Purchasers and Employers
• Health System Chief Information Officer
• Licensed Health Professionals - Nurse
• Long-Term and Post-Acute Care

Established in 2004 under Minnesota Statute, the 27-member advisory committee develops recommendations and advises the Commissioner of Health on policies and processes related to health information technology, data use and exchange, and related technologies. The committee brings together perspectives from across Minnesota’s healthcare and public health landscape to achieve the Minnesota e-Health Vision, where all communities and individuals benefit from and are empowered by information and technology that advances health equity and supports health and wellbeing.

As the advisory committee continues to advance important work related to health information exchange, artificial intelligence, and health equity, we are looking for engaged members who can help sustain the momentum and contribute to the advisory committee’s efforts.

More information inlcuding how to apply can be found on Minnesota e-Health Initiative Advisory Committee. While applications will remain open until all seats are filled, we strongly encourage interested individuals to submit their application materials as soon as possible to ensure appointments are made before the first advisory committee meeting in early September. Questions about the advisory committee or application process may be directed to mn.ehealth@state.mn.us.

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Drive progress on e-Health in Minnesota: apply to join the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking new applicants for the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee who are interested in actively contributing to the committee’s work and bringing the perspective of their stakeholder community to discussions and decision-making. Current advisory committee members whose terms are ending are also welcome to reapply.

Established in 2004 under Minnesota Statute, the 26-member advisory committee develops recommendations and advises the Commissioner of Health on policies and processes related to health information technology, data use and exchange, and related technologies. The committee brings together perspectives from across Minnesota’s healthcare and public health landscape to achieve the Minnesota e-Health Vision, where all communities and individuals benefit from and are empowered by information and technology that advances health equity and supports health and wellbeing.

As the advisory committee continues to advance important work related to health information exchange, artificial intelligence, and health equity, we are looking for engaged members who can help sustain the momentum and contribute to the advisory committee’s efforts.

Member Expectations and Time Commitment

• Engage consistently throughout meetings
• Bring the perspective of their represented stakeholder group to discussions and decision-making
• Participate in related activities such as work groups, coordinated responses, and other requests as needed
• Participate in approximately six meetings per year, including four to five virtual meetings lasting two hours each, and one to two three-hour in-person meetings (with a hybrid option)

How to Apply

• Apply through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Boards & Commissions.
• Applicants should submit a resume. Additional materials are optional, but we recommend applicants include a brief statement describing their interest in serving on the committee and how they would contribute to its work.
• While applications will remain open until all seats are filled, we strongly encourage interested individuals to submit their application materials by June 30 to ensure appointments are made before the first advisory committee meeting in early September.

More information about the committee’s work can be found on the Minnesota e-Health Initiative website, including the Minnesota e-Health Initiative Advisory Committee and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Work Groups webpages.

Questions about the advisory committee or application process may be directed to mn.ehealth@state.mn.us.

Upcoming Minnesota e-Health Initiative meetings

The Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee along with the Minnesota e-Health Initiative work groups have meetings scheduled for June.

• June 8: AI Work Group, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• June 12: Bridging Information and Care Work Group, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• June 18: e-Health Advisory Committee, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

More details are available on the Minnesota e-Health Initiative Work Groups webpage.

Meetings are virtual. All members of the community are welcome to participate. Please contact mn.ehealth@state.mn.us if you would like to join a work group.

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Upcoming Minnesota e-Health Initiative Meetings

The Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee along with the Minnesota e-Health Initiative work groups have meetings scheduled for May and June.

• May 15: Bridging Information and Care Work Group, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• June 8: AI Work Group, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• June 12: Bridging Information and Care Work Group, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• June 18: E-Health Advisory Committee, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

More details are available on the Minnesota e-Health Initiative Work Groups webpage.

Meetings are virtual. All members of the community are welcome to participate. Please contact mn.ehealth@state.mn.us if you would like to join a work group.

Funding Opportunities

Request for Proposals: Rural Health Transformation Program Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology

The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one or more vendors to provide professional technical advisory services related to a variety of health information technology purchases funded through its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The purpose of this contract is to provide a ready source of technical assistance (TA) to RHTP subgrantees and potential subgrantees seeking guidance and support related to RHTP-funded HIT tools and how implementation of these tools can help subgrantees achieve Minnesota's five overarching RHTP goals can be found on  Rural Health Transformation Application Project Narrative (PDF).

• Responses are due no later than 4:30 pm, May 22
• Please view the RFP on Minnesota's RHTP Funding webpage
• Companies interested in responding to the RFP must do so through the State of Minnesota’s SWIFT Supplier Portal as directed in the RFP.
  • The SWIFT Event number is 2000018300

Quick Call Contract Opportunity: Rural Health Transformation Program Health Information Technology Performance Measurement Framework

MDH’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care seeks proposals for a vendor to advise MDH on the design and development of a performance measurement framework for Minnesota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) “Initiative Five” health information technology (HIT) investments. The selected vendor will develop a performance measurement framework that links HIT investments to the state’s strategic objectives on sustainability of rural providers and their readiness for value-based care. The framework will define leading and lagging indicators; short-, mid-, and long-term outcomes; performance measures; and data sources related to RHTP-funded HIT investments.

• Responses are due no later than 4:30 pm, May 26
• Please view the Quick Call on Minnesota's RHTP Funding webpage
• Companies interested in responding to the Quick Call must do so through the State of Minnesota’s SWIFT Supplier Portal as directed in the Quick Call.
  • The reference number is PT5022

All funding opportunities described are pending a fully approved budget.

The Rural Health Transformation Program Activities are supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $193,090,618.14 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Contact information: 651-201-3838 or rural.transformation.mdh@state.mn.us

Follow Rural Health Transformation Program for additional updates and funding opportunities.