Revolutionizing Healthcare
The Healthcare Division supports programs that aim to revolutionize healthcare through data-driven transformation. We are focused on improving patient experience and population health while reducing the cost of healthcare with innovation, technology, and metrics.
As a 501(c)(3) and the state designated entity responsible for developing and managing the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN) on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), we work with healthcare delivery organizations to help them participate and benefit from government sponsored programs.
Since our division was formed in 2015, we’ve served over 12 million patients in New Jersey. With our most recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) certification and HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) certified status, the team also helps to further expand clinical data interoperability throughout the state while prioritizing top-level information security stature.
At the core, we are an advisory services company that enables innovation, transformation and quality improvement through a variety of consulting and technology solutions, some of which are offered through our for-profit arm launched in 2018 called Healthcare Innovation Solutions.
Participate in Current Programs
New Jersey Health Information Network
(NJHIN)
Purpose: Improve the exchange of patient health data across the state of New Jersey and facillitate connections to state health registries and databases
Owner: The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
Participants: All NJ healthcare providers, healthcare information exchanges (HIEs) and regional health hubs
Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program
(MPP)
Purpose: Provides incentives and support to help Medicaid providers demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR systems
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
Participants: NJ Medicaid Providers
Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperablity Program
(SUD PIP)
Purpose: Provides funding to qualifying providers to help them deploy or upgrade electronic health record technology
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)
Participants: Entities who provide substance use disorder treatment
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
(MIPS)
Purpose: Provide expert support and submission services to MIPS eligible providers
Sponsor: n/a this is a paid service offered through NJII's for-profit subsidiary
Clients: U.S. healthcare providers who bill more than $90,000 to Medicare AND to more than 200 Medicare patients AND cover more than 200 professional services per year
Improving Quality, Efficiency & Patient Outcomes

$180M
saved in cost of care for CMS



12M
patient lives positively impacted



$128M+
client incentives earned



$25M+
client penalties avoided
Recent Achievements
CMS Medicaid Enterprise System Certification
CMS Medicaid Enterprise System certification will ensure continuity of health services to NJ populations and further health innovation efforts from New Jersey Health Information Network.
HITRUST Risk Based Certification
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification validates New Jersey Innovation Institute is committed to consistenly and effectively meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information.
2023 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes
This program was created to recognize excellence, promote innovation and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.
2023 NJBIZ Leaders In Digital Technology
This new NJBIZ program, which was built from the previous Digi-Tech Innovators Awards, celebrates companies and individuals who are making a difference in the digital space.
Driving Healthcare Interoperablity



8,000+
providers adopted new EHRs



1,500+
providers demonstrated meaningful use



All 71
hospitals in the NJHIN
Meet The Team
Jennifer D'Angelo
SVP & General Manager, Security Officer
Matthew Moline
Technology & Compliance Officer
Darlene Carr
Client Engagement & Privacy Officer
Renu Tadepalli
Director, Government Affairs
Blake Schernekau
Director, Healthcare Relations
Eneida Lopez
Director, PMO
John Nordstrom
Director, Integration Technology
Julie Beites
Program Specialist
Mary Aitken
HCIS Manager
Recent Updates
New Jersey Innovation Institute Achieves Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certification for New Jersey Health Information Network
March 27, 2023All about Electronic Case Reporting (eCR)
July 12, 2022Enhance Interoperability with emPOLST
June 15, 2022New Jersey Innovation Institute Joins the Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative
September 29, 2021Get Involved
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