CRISP is the State Designated Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Health Data Utility (HDU) for Maryland.

We are a non-profit organization that facilitates the electronic transfer of clinical information between disparate health information systems.

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Improve Medical Decision Making with CRISP’s Comprehensive Health Information Technology Platforms

CRISP is a regional health information exchange (HIE) serving Maryland and the District of Columbia. We are a non-profit organization advised by a wide range of stakeholders who are responsible for healthcare throughout the region. CRISP has been formally designated as Maryland's statewide health information exchange by the Maryland Health Care Commission.

Our HIE platforms facilitate the electronic transfer of clinical information between disparate health information systems (such as hospitals, EMRs, pharmacies, payors, health centers, and health departments). They function as complete, secure cloud ecosystems comprised of end-to-end patient data, and various applications and tools.

What We Do

At CRISP, we connect health systems, providers, and various healthcare entities to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date data is available for informed clinical decision making. Out platform aggregates data from multiple sources, including hospitals, primary care practices, and specialty care providers, creating a unified health record that streamlines care coordination and minimizes service duplication.

CRISP Learning System

A comprehensive learning system facilitates the dissemination and adoption of best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration. Users can find all the information regarding Care Redesign and CRISP User Learning Collaborative Events in the CRISP learning system. User forums for key CRP programs are also available. For more specific information about commonly used CRISP applications, view the dedicated learning system pages below:

Getting Started with CRISP

If you are interested in connecting with CRISP, please call CRISP’s support line at 877-952-7477. A support agent will take down your details and create an onboarding ticket for the CRISP Account Managers to review and follow up with you.

The CRISP onboarding process varies for each organization and individual based on factors such as type, size, and technology needs. CRISP provides dedicated Account Managers who will guide you through the entire onboarding process, helping you access the right applications and services for your needs.

For more details about the process and what is required, review the below materials or visit our CRISP MD Onboarding Page.

For Patients

CRISP is a regional health information exchange (HIE) serving Maryland and five other states through shared services partnerships. An HIE is a way of instantly sharing health information among doctors’ offices, hospitals, labs, radiology centers, and other healthcare organizations.

As non-profit organization advised by a wide range of stakeholders who are responsible for healthcare throughout the region, CRISP has been formally designated as Maryland’s statewide health information exchange by the Maryland Health Care Commission. Additionally, CRISP serves as the Health Data Utility (HDU) in Maryland. As an HDU, CRISP is committed to advancing technical capabilities to support electronic exchange of a variety of clinical and non-clinical data sets to strengthen population health and expand public health reporting.

The CRISP HIE network ensures you will receive the best and most efficient care possible by providing healthcare professionals with key information which will help them make quicker decisions and provide better treatments, resulting in more positive outcomes.

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