The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is offering a funding opportunity for Tribes, or organizations designated by one or more Tribes to receive the Tribe’s data such as Tribal consortia, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), or other similar entities to begin directly receiving electronic case reporting (eCR) data or to improve processes and practices related to the use of eCR data already being received from state or local public health agency partners. . As sovereign governments, Tribal Nations are inherently public health authorities and have the legal authority to receive case reports on conditions of interest to them (“of interest” is defined by Tribal law). Tribes have faced difficulties in receiving real-time disease case reports. Whether through a direct connection or through an indirect connection facilitated through a formal partnership, eCR can provide real-time data to Tribal public health authorities to ensure a swift investigation process.
eCR is the automated, real-time exchange of case report information between electronic health records (EHRs) and public health authorities. eCR securely transfers patient and clinical information from healthcare providers to public health for disease tracking, case management, and contact tracing. public health authorities can elect to receive timely eCR data for specified conditions according to their needs and interests. Three Tribes are currently receiving eCR data directly.
Applications are due January 24, 2025.
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