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ELR Reporting

Note: Stage 1 submissions are no longer accepted.

Stage 2 & 3 Requirements Resources
*** ELR CHECKLIST *** ELR Template - Updated on 08/08/2017
ELR Reporting applies only to Eligible Hospitals and Commercial Laboratories.
Message format must be HL7 v2.5.1. HL7 Version 2.5.1 Implementation Guide: Electronic Laboratory Reporting to Public Health, Release 1 (US Realm)
Messages must pass NIST Context-free Validation tests using NIST online tools for ELR for HL7 v2.5.1. NIST - ELR HL7 v2.5.1 Validation Tool - Meaningful Use 2014 Edition Certificaiton Testing
Messages must be successfully received ongoing for 90 day period.
Supported transport methods include SFTP or through an HIE (Health Information Exchange).
Messages must meet Indiana Communicable Disease Rules Indiana Communicable Disease Rules