Advancing Patient Care Outcomes
The NJII 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.
NJII is 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). In collaboration with NJDOH, we work with healthcare delivery organizations to help them participate and benefit from government sponsored programs. Participation requires data collection, organization, hygiene and processing. Learn more about how expert data services support participation.
Since the division was formed in 2015, our programs have served over 12 million patients in New Jersey. It is our mission to continue to further expand clinical data interoperability throughout the state while prioritizing top-level information security stature to protect patient and provider data.
In 2018, NJII Healthcare identified the need to support healthcare professionals with customized data and advisory services. The result is a variety of consulting and technology solutions that enable innovation, transformation and quality improvement. This initiative operates under a subsidiary, Healthcare Innovation Solutions.
NJII has recently achieved both Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) certification and HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status. These accomplishments underscore NJII’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security.
Current Programs Open for Participation
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
Behavioral Health Promoting Interoperability Program
(BH PIP)
Purpose: Provides incentives and support to help Behavioral Health providers implement healthcare technology in order to increase patient care support.
Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in collaboration with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Participants: NJ Behavioral Health Facilities
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
patients served
$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, 2024 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, 2024 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
NJ hospitals in the NJHIN
Meet The Team
Jennifer D'Angelo
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Healthcare Division
Darlene Carr
Vice President, Healthcare Division
Susan Teran
Healthcare Technology Officer
Robin Ford
Government Relations Officer
Carly Cricco
Senior Manager, Operations & Special Projects
Daniel Baez
Director of Client Engagement
Renu Tadepalli
Director, Government Affairs
Eneida Lopez
Director, PMO
Recent Updates
A New Aging Collaborative to Drive Innovation in Senior Care
October 10, 2024NJII Names New Vice President of Healthcare Division, Darlene Carr
September 26, 2024Announcing the Behavioral Health Promoting Interoperability Program (BH PIP)
September 4, 2024What does Digital Transformation Mean for Healthcare Technology?
August 15, 2024How can we help you?
Contact us to discuss how we can help you achieve your program goals