Goal Five: Cross-boundary Solutions 
Foster partnerships across and beyond state government

Michigan is fully engaged in using technology as a change agent for cross-boundary innovation. Whether through a local and state cross-boundary technology steering committee, a network of health care professionals, or a group of vendor partners, we are identifying and solving difficult issues across organizations. We will continue to expand this network of partners and identify new initiatives that will aid the State of Michigan and our partners in delivering better services to customers and citizens.

Local/State Cross-boundary IT Steering Committee

Formed in 2007, this committee of local and state government IT officials is co-chaired by executives from local units of government

Working with universities to bring locals online
74 Web sites developed for local governments to date
Template for local government site development and site assessment created

Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)

Over 40,000 first responders rely on MPSCS, up from 10,000 in 2002

Usage is up 315% to 8.3 million per month-84% are locals

988 multi-jurisdictional events used MPSCS last year

Federal Funding Bringing Broadband to Rural Health Care Facilities

Secured $20.9 million award from the Federal Communications Commission: This will fund the sharing of MRI's and other medical information between 300-400 rural hospitals and clinics through broadband

Statewide Leadership Advocacy
First state to win this Health Information Management Systems Society award

Local/State Cross-boundary IT Steering Committee

Leveraging innovative collaborative technology solutions to transform, broaden and enhance Michigan government service offerings

Building things once, sharing resources and eliminating duplication, this committee is seeking cost savings and optimization of services

Broadband in Michigan

In partnership with the Governor, MDIT is working to expand traditional broadband services

Increasing awareness and adoption of existing services, and educating leaders about its value in improving tourism, education, health care, public safety, government services and economic development;

working with multiple counties and associations to help address the need and desire to expand traditional broadband coverage

Mi Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)

Providing radio service to State troopers, conservation officers and over 1,200 local, county, state and federal public safety personnel with 97% coverage across the state (See Appendix M)

Working to enhance interoperability to all first responders, MPSCS will add new jurisdictions, including Washtenaw County in 2009

Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN)

Using IT to drive quality and efficiency in health care, MDIT is working with the Department of Community Health and others to accelerate use of health IT and information exchanges

A conduit to care report, developed with 200 healthcare stakeholders, established nine medical trading areas; the MiHIN Resource Center provides ongoing guidance, direction, and coordination