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IIS Providers

Questions & Answers

• What are Immunization Information Systems (IIS)?
• Why do Immunization Information Systems exist?
• What will an IIS do for my practice?
• How do I participate in the IIS in my state?
• Can the IIS exchange data with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
• What type of equipment do I need to electronically link with the IIS?
• How Immunization Information Systems Can Help Pediatricians and Family Physicians: Using IIS to Save Your Office Practice Time and Money (exit)
• What Benefits Can Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Expect to Receive from Using Immunization Information Systems? (exit)

IIS Status & Legislation

• State IIS Profiles (exit)
• What are the IIS legislation in my State?

Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA

• How is a child's immunization record and information protected?
• Does My Practice Have to Comply With the HIPAA Privacy Rules? (exit)
• HIPAA
  Current info., summary of law, administrative simplification regulations, etc.
• HIPAA Resources Outside of NIP
  Privacy facts, public health privacy presentation, NAACCR
• NIP Privacy and Confidentiality Resources
  Confidentiality chapter, survey of state immunization registry legislation, etc.

Partner Organizations and Support

• Partner organizations

Patient Education

• Frequently asked questions from parents
• Benefits of IIS for parents, for communities, for providers, for public health officials
• IIS Provider Recruitment flyer     (text-only version) New
  This flyer is provided as a tool to assist grantees with answering providers' questions about IIS. It can be customized with an address label as needed.

Publications and Resources

Articles, Presentations, Reference Books, etc.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Most common acronyms referred to by IIS and immunization programs.

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