SYNCRONYS is a foundational statewide health data network that combines clinical health data, behavioral health data, public health data, and Medicaid claims for better population health, quality improvement, and research, going beyond simple data exchange to create actionable insights for healthcare providers, state agencies, and public policy makers. SYNCRONYS also operates and maintains the infrastructure of the state designated Health Information Exchange, and is a state leader in healthcare information technology initiatives.
SYNCRONYS exchanges relevant health information and uses analytics to support individual health, community health and population health policy.
To be the trusted information resource to support improved health and quality of life for all in New Mexico.
SYNCRONYS is a New Mexico not for profit organization which operates and maintains the infrastructure of the state designated Health Information Exchange. In addition to securely exchanging digital health data to create a longitudinal clinical data record for individual patients, SYNCRONYS has evolved into a foundational statewide health data network that combines clinical health data, behavioral health data, public health data, and Medicaid claims for better population health, quality improvement, and research, going beyond simple data exchange to create actionable insights for healthcare providers, state agencies, and public policy makers. This infrastructure provides essential, secure data flow for public good, and essential data services for a holistic view of population and individual health.
The solutions SYNCRONYS provides its customers to improve healthcare for all New Mexicans include access to the aggregated longitudinal clinical record through the clinical portal, prescription drug monitoring program, diagnostic quality images, patient alerts and notifications, interoperability solutions and high value use cases and insights. Additional value-added features include Direct Secure Messaging, data analytics and access to advance directives and MOST forms. SYNCRONYS enables the electronic exchange of patient health information among different and unrelated healthcare organizations to provide timely access to a patient’s information in one centralized record. Data analytics dashboards are also available to users.
The SYNCRONYS Core Data Set includes:
SYNCRONYS complies with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements to protect the privacy and security of patient’s health information. SYNCRONYS and Orion meet national and international standards for data security and operability. Additional resources for Privacy and Security Officers are listed below.
Privacy, Security, and the SYNCRONYS HIE
Recorded August 16, 2022
Hear a review of the 2021 changes to the New Mexico Medical Records act that have overcome barriers to appropriate use of your statewide health information exchange (HIE). Learn how SYNCRONYS partners with participating organizations and…
Terri Stewart, MS Health Care Administration, MT (ASCP)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Terri Stewart has over thirty years working in diverse health care settings, twenty-five of these years have been working with complex, statewide not for profit healthcare related organizations in the state of New Mexico. Ms. Stewart has held executive leadership positions with clinical laboratory organizations, oncology cancer research networks and in the physician practice setting. SYNCRONYS operates the NM state designated health information exchange.
Gisela Bartolome
Chief Technology Officer
Gisela Bartolome possesses more than twenty years of experience in the technology realm, accumulating a wealth of knowledge working internationally, and spent the last several years in leadership positions within IT in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining SYNCRONYS, Ms. Bartolome served as the Chief Information Officer for Presbyterian Medical Services. Ms. Bartolome also serves as the Vice President of SYNCRONYS.
Marjorie Goldstein
Chief Financial Officer
Marjorie Goldstein has more than thirty-five years of accounting and finance experience, most recently at the Chief Financial Officer for the UNM Medical Group, the provider practice plan for the University of New Mexico Health System, before joining SYNCRONYS. Her experience encompasses financial reporting, budget development and financing for strategic initiatives in large and complex healthcare organizations. Ms. Goldstein has also served as Treasurer for several New Mexico non-profit healthcare organizations and in the current Secretary Treasurer for SYNCRONYS.
Maggie McCowen, LISW, MBA
Executive Director, New Mexico Behavioral Health Provider’s Association
Liz Lacouture, VP, Population Health and Quality of Presbyterian Health Plan (Committee Chair)
Randle Adair, DO, PhD, SYNCRONYS Board Sponsor
Michael Archuleta, Senior Director Quality and Accreditation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM
Leigh Caswell, VP Community Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Jill Clark, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colorectal Surgeon and Surgical Ethicist, Lovelace Medical Center
Nadia Fazel, DMD, Chief Clinical Officer, Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
Mitch Ferguson, VP of Operations, Matrix Home Care Services of NM
Stefany Goradia, Business Analytics and Healthcare Consulting
David Ley, PhD, clinical psychologist, public speaker and author
Glidden Martinez, CIO of NM Department of Health
Alison McIntosh, Chief Information Officer at CHRISTUS St. Vincent
Paula Morgan, CIO, NM Health Care Authority
Ali Nakip, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNM
Dave Panana, VP Indigenous Pact, PBC Inc., SYNCRONYS Board Sponsor
Andrew Peterson, CEO, United Health Group New Mexico Health Plan, Community and State
Angela Sanchez, MD, Medical Director TriCore Reference Laboratories
Steven Stoddard, Executive Director, NM Rural Hospital Network
Anjali Taneja, MD, Executive and Medical Director, Casa de Salud
Parikshit Thakur Hameer, MD, FASN, FNKF, Chief Medical Officer, PHS Plains Regional Medical Center
Joanna Toews, MD, Internist at Southwest Care
Nancy Wright, MD, SYNCRONYS Board Chair
Dierdra Walker, Clinic Administrative and Teleradiology Manager, Radiology Associates of Albuquerque
SYNCRONYS is powered by Orion Health, a health-specific software company delivering population health management solutions. SYNCRONYS enables the electronic exchange of patient health information among different and unrelated healthcare organizations to provide timely access to a patient’s information in one centralized record.
SYNCRONYS complies with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements to protect the privacy and security of patient’s health information. SYNCRONYS and Orion meet national and international standards for data security and interoperability.
The SYNCRONYS Core Data Set includes Patient Demographics, Allergies, Encounter History, Diagnoses, Medications, Insurance Information, Immunizations, Procedures, Problems List, Laboratory Results, Pathology Reports, Radiology Reports, and Clinical Notes (including Discharge Summaries); information provided varies by organization. SYNCRONYS’ objective is to exchange a standard data set (US Core Data for Interoperability – USCDI) between over 80% of New Mexico’s hospitals, tribal/IHS hospitals/clinics, skilled nursing facilities, long term care, home health and hospice, and 40% of independent clinics and behavioral health clinics. SYNCRONYS also engages with correction facilities and detention centers.
SYNCRONYS is a collaborative effort, bringing the strengths of several organizations together to support the health of New Mexico.
PointClickCare
With the market-leading senior care EHR and the most expansive clinical network in North America, PointClickCare is here to usher in change through care collaboration for providers, payers, and patients and value‐based care delivery for millions with real‐time insights at every stage of the patient healthcare journey.
SYNCRONYS is a collaborative effort, bringing the strengths of several organizations together to support the health of New Mexico.
TriCore
Improving Healthcare through Clinical Laboratory Intelligence.
TriCore’s clinical laboratory information has significant value in the identification of critical healthcare needs within patient populations. As a strategic partner in healthcare, TriCore uses data analytics and algorithms to deliver services to help clients identify and close gaps in care. Improving the health of our communities!
SYNCRONYS is a collaborative effort, bringing the strengths of several organizations together to support the health of New Mexico.
Health Care Authority
The Health Care Authority ensures that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
At SYNCRONYS, we value a team approach, innovation, creativity and communication in the workplace.
We are currently hiring for –
Director of Data Analytics
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