Southeast Nebraska Behavioral Health Information Network

A $200,000 one-year planning grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in 2004 enabled Region V Behavioral Health Care Providers to develop a plan to develop a health information technology infrastructure that will result in standards-based data sharing and lead to measurable and sustainable improvements in patient safety and quality of care in the region.  Partners in the original planning project include Heartland Health Alliance, Blue Valley Mental Health Center, Region V Systems, BryanLGH Medical Center and Health Partners Initiative.  Fifteen organizations providing behavioral health care in Southeast Nebraska have been identified as potential participants in the Southeast Nebraska Behavioral Health Information Network (SNBHIN—pronounced SIN bin).

Since the completion of the planning grant, SNBHIN partners have continued to meet and are making progress toward establishing a RHIO.  SNBHIN was incorporated in September and is applying for tax-exempt status. Fifteen organizations providing behavioral health care in Southeast Nebraska have been identified as potential participants in the planned information network.   An RFP has been issued and the group is looking at submitting proposals for additional funding. 

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