CRISP is the State Designated Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Health Data Utility (HDU) for Maryland.
We are a non-profit organization that facilitates the electronic transfer of clinical information between disparate health information systems.
CRISP Training
Join us for a monthly webinar designed to introduce new and existing users to CRISP—who we are, why our services are important, and how our tools support better care coordination and health outcomes.
CSS Event Notification Delivery
Learn how CRISP delivers real-time alerts to providers regarding patient events and encounters.
Application Guidance
Learn everything you need to know to get the most out of the CRISP HIE Platforms with our guides, tutorials, and educational materials.
Electronic Advance Directives
Everyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to think about and document their values and treatment preferences in an electronic format. Learn more about planning and options for creating an electronic advance directive.
CRISP Research Initiative & Quality Control
CRISP has various research programs set up with the aim of advancing the healthcare information sharing industry, and continually make a positive impact
Use Cases
Get to know our approved use cases. CRISP has strict guidelines on who can access what data and for what purpose. Our use cases ensure that patient data remains safe.
About CRISP Presentation
Our About Slide Deck provides overview information to help you get to know more about us and our tools. Review the accompanying outline document for a table of contents.
What We Do
At CRISP, we connect health systems, providers, and various healthcare entities to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date data is available for informed clinical decision making. Out platform aggregates data from multiple sources, including hospitals, primary care practices, and specialty care providers, creating a unified health record that streamlines care coordination and minimizes service duplication.
Resource Library
Comprehensive resources facilitate the dissemination and adoption of best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration. Users can find application guidance, such as User Guides, Fact Sheets, and Videos in our Resource Library. For more specific information about commonly used CRISP applications, please navigate directly to their webpage.
Getting Started with CRISP
If you are interested in connecting with CRISP, please call CRISP’s support line at 877-952-7477. A support agent will take down your details and create an onboarding ticket for the CRISP Account Managers to review and follow up with you.
The CRISP onboarding process varies for each organization and individual based on factors such as type, size, and technology needs. CRISP provides dedicated Account Managers who will guide you through the entire onboarding process, helping you access the right applications and services for your needs.
For more details about the process and what is required, review the below materials or visit our CRISP MD Onboarding Page.
For Patients
CRISP is a regional health information exchange (HIE) serving Maryland. An HIE is a way of instantly sharing health information among doctors’ offices, hospitals, labs, radiology centers, and other healthcare organizations.
As non-profit organization advised by a wide range of stakeholders who are responsible for healthcare throughout the region, CRISP has been formally designated as Maryland’s statewide health information exchange by the Maryland Health Care Commission. Additionally, CRISP serves as the Health Data Utility (HDU) in Maryland. As an HDU, CRISP is committed to advancing technical capabilities to support electronic exchange of a variety of clinical and non-clinical data sets to strengthen population health and expand public health reporting.
The CRISP HIE network ensures you will receive the best and most efficient care possible by providing healthcare professionals with key information which will help them make quicker decisions and provide better treatments, resulting in more positive outcomes.
