DOH to Hold Webinar on SHIN-NY for ACFs and Assisted Living Providers
(Oct. 21, 2025) The Department of Health (DOH) is holding a webinar on Oct. 29th at 12 p.m. to provide Adult Care Facilities (ACFs) and assisted living providers with an overview of the NY eHealth Collaborative and Statewide Health Information Network for NY (SHIN-NY). The SHIN-NY facilitates the secure electronic exchange of patient health information and connects health care professionals statewide. It enables the sharing of data statewide and allows providers access to a patient’s electronic medical records wherever and whenever they need it.
The Department is requiring Article 28, 36, and 40 providers to engage with the SHIN-NY through SHIN-NY Common Participating Agreements (SCPAs). Please note that Assisted Living Program Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (ALP LHCSAs) are required to connect with the SHIN-NY. For other providers, engaging with the SHIN-NY is voluntary and encouraged to optimize care of residents.
Through participation in the webinar, attendees will demonstrate the ability to:
- Navigate the NY eHealth Collaborative website and understand the associated process.
- Understand the goals of the SHIN-NY.
- Contact appropriate entities for questions.
Please pre-register here.
For Article 28, 36, and 40 providers not currently connected, DOH and the SHIN-NY require the completion of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), a short form to notify the Department of your status. Please see this Intelligence article to learn more about the CAP and how to start the process of engaging with the SHIN-NY.
LeadingAge NY encourages members to attend the DOH webinar to learn more about the benefits of engaging. Questions may be referred to acfinfo@health.ny.gov.
Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org