SCPA Health Information Network

The Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) is a standardized legal framework developed by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and NYeC. It defines how all organizations across the state participate in the SHIN-NY and replaces the individual participation agreements currently in place with each QE.

• Regulated Entities (Articled Facilities): The deadline to complete the SCPA was October 15, 2025. For state and county-operated facilities, the deadline was extended to December 31, 2025.

• All Other Participants: Non-regulated organizations have until March 31, 2026, to sign an SCPA.

The SCPA is very similar to your existing HealtheConnections Participation Agreement. In general, the primary differences are that this agreement is with the SHIN-NY rather than with HealtheConnections alone, it includes an election form where your organization will need to select HealtheConnections to continue working with us and also includes updated Standard Operating Procedures that govern how the SHIN-NY operates.

Learn more: NYeC's SCPA

To initiate the SCPA process organizations, must complete the SHIN-NY SCPA Contact Form.

Once your submission is processed, this agreement will come via DocuSign from NYeC on behalf of HealtheConnections and the SHIN-NY. When you receive your SCPA, your organization’s Primary Signatory must review, affirm your choice of HIN, and sign the document no later than March 31, 2026.

If you have questions about this process, please contact us at support@healtheconnections.org.

If your organization needs further information:

• NYeC's SCPA webpage contains tools to assist in this process, including the SCPA, SCPA SOPs, FAQs, and information on the template for negotiating a HIN-Specific Modifications Addendum.

• Contact us if you have any questions or would like to better understand the services and data you receive with us.
  • Email: support@healtheconnections.org
  • Phone: (315)-671-2241 ext. 5

The term Health Information Network (HIN) is used to collectively describe New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) and the Qualified Entities (QEs). HealtheConnections can be referred to as a QE or HIN.

If your organization is a:  

• Current HealtheConnections participant, no action is needed.  

• New participant to HealtheConnections, please reach out to us at support@healtheconnections.org to get started! 

If your organization is a:  

• Current HealtheConnections participant, your advisor will be in touch soon with guidance on next steps. 

• New participant to HealtheConnections, please reach out to us at support@healtheconnections.org to get started! 

An authorized representative of your organization can amend HIN selections in your SCPA Election Schedule by completing the SHIN-NY SCPA HIN Election Schedule Amendment Form.

If you have any questions about your agreement our team is here to help. Please reach out to us at support@healtheconnections.org! 

Please reach out to your HealtheConnections advisor right away for assistance or contact our Support team.

• Email: support@healtheconnections.org

• Call: (315)-671-2241 ext. 5 

To get started as a new participating organization in our HIE, simply complete this online HIE Participation Request Form. Once received we will review your form and contact your organization for further instructions on enrollment with HealtheConnections and next steps for selecting HealtheConnections as your designated HIN for the SCPA.

If you are not sure whether certain questions apply to your organization, do not hesitate to contact us! We will help you fill it out correctly and completely.

NYS Department of Health regulated organizations are required by Public Health Law to connect to the SHIN-NY. They do so by connecting through a HIN, which is also referred to as a QE.

These organizations can select any HIN, but most tend to stick with one that makes the most business sense for them (i.e., connected to the local community, provides advanced technology and service for their needs, etc.).

DOH Regulated organizations are commonly referred to as an Articled Facility or Regulated Entity. This includes:

• Hospitals (Public Health Law Article 28)
• Clinics (including diagnostic and treatment centers) (Public Health Law Article 28)
• Home Care Services Agencies (Public Health Law Article 36)
• Hospices (Public Health Law Article 40)
• HMOs (Public Health Law Article 44)
• Shared Health Facilities (Public Health Law Article 47)

If your organization has not received the agreement or was unable to meet the deadline, please complete a SHIN-NY SCPA Contact Form. If you have questions, please contact us.

Organizations commonly referred to as an Articled Facility or Regulated Entity are considered "regulated participants", required by Public Health Law to connect to the SHIN-NY. They can do so through any HIN/QE they choose.

As per NYS Public Health Law, all regulated organizations must connect and contribute data to the SHIN-NY through a HIN/QE. If HealtheConnections is the HIN/QE you currently have a Participation Agreement with, the SCPA replaces your existing agreement.

To learn more about our services and how they can benefit your organization, contact us today at support@healtheconnections.org.

The SCPA standardizes how data is shared and used across the SHIN-NY.

If your organization receives SHIN-NY Core Services, you must sign the SCPA by March 31, 2026, to continue participating with HealtheConnections and maintain access to those services.

Visit NYeC's SCPA webpage for more information or contact us with any questions.

All organizations must sign an SCPA to continue participating with HealtheConnections and accessing the services we provide. Please reach out if you have concerns about signing the SCPA.

If you do not use any SHIN-NY Core Services, also referred to as Required Participant Services in the SCPA, and are not a regulated entity, you may not need to take any action. Please contact us if you have specific questions.