WVDirect

WVDirect is a simple, encrypted messaging solution for health care providers. Essentially secure email, subscribing to WVDirect allows health care providers to quickly share messages and health information needed to provide patient care.

 

Features of WVDIRECT

  • No Electronic Health Record (EHR) system or special software to purchase
  • Familiar user interface and functions
  • Access to WVDirect services via web browser
  • Ability to integrate WVDirect into an existing email client (i.e. MS Outlook)
  • No fees to pay or cost incurred if you already have an internet connection
  • External email notification that you have a WV Direct message

Benefits to Providers

Some of the benefits providers may experience as a participant in the WVDirect include:

1. Electronically Send and Receive Patient Information Quickly and Securely

  • Rely less on paper records sent via fax or delivered by mail or courier

2. Allows Your Organization to securely message and meet requirements for MIPS Advancing Care Information (ACI)

  • Eligible Professionals and Eligible Hospitals participating in incentive payment programs can use WVDirect to meet many requirements under MIPS.

      Become a Subscriber

      Joining the trusted community of health care providers using WVDirect is a simple process. Each subscriber must complete the following steps for registration:

      • Health care Providers must complete the WVHIN Participation Agreement

      WVHIN Participation Agreement

      • Health care Providers should also review the WVDirect registration requirements for Organizations and Individuals.

      Registration Requirements for Organizations

      To Subscribe to WVDirect as an Organization you must …

      • Be a Healthcare Organization that has an NPI number in the CMS NPPES Database
      • This information must be up to date including the Organization’s NPI Number and Current Fax Number.
      • Provide services to West Virginia patients.
      • Be licensed to do business in the state of West Virginia and be able to provide a copy of your current business license.
      • Complete a WVHIN Participation Agreement and associated attachments.
      • Have a connection to the internet (Broadband access is preferred but not required).
      • Identify a Designated Contact who will be responsible for approving individuals registering under the organization (if applicable).

      Registration Requirements for Individuals

      To Subscribe to WVDirect as an Individual:

      • Be affiliated with a Healthcare Organization that has already registered for WVDirect.
      • Be an individual that has an NPI number in the CMS NPPES Database.
      • This information must be up to date including the Organization’s NPI Number and Current Fax Number.
      • Have access to the Fax machine number listed in the CMS NPPES Database for verification purposes.
      • Be licensed to do practice in the state of West Virginia and be able to provide a copy of your current business license.
      • Complete a WVHIN Participation Agreement and associated attachments.
      • Have a connection to the internet (Broadband access is preferred but not required).
      • Be approved by the Healthcare Organization’s Point of Contact (POC) as being affiliated with the given registered organization.
      • Health care Providers will be credentialed, verified, and trained by a representative of the WVHIN
      • Health care Providers may begin using WVDirect