Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)

 

Healthcare systems in the United States have been impacted by increasing costs with variable quality output especially affecting the chronically ill population. Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) offers an innovative approach to gaps in healthcare by providing quality care by synchronizing clinicians, infrastructure, and resources in a cost-effective manner.

Mission:

To provide a Mobile Integrated Healthcare system to the residents of Connecticut. The focus is designed to achieve in-home / patient-centered care, improve health accessibility and reduce emergency department utilization for non-emergent visits to increase positive health outcomes.

Vision statement:

To encourage collaboration between community partners in producing high quality, needs-based, holistic health assessments to the appropriate multidisciplinary care teams concerning the following, but not limited to:

• Chronic illnesses

• Social and behavioral health

• Medication compliance

• Prevention strategies

• Home safety

 
CT Department of Public Health Policies and Procedures Regarding MIH Programs:
 
Section 1. Until such time regulations are adopted in accordance with section 19a-177(6)(e) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner of Public Health shall implement the following policies and procedures as regulation. These policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with section 19a-180(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Sec. 19a-180b-1. Definitions
Sec. 19a-180b-2. Application and authorization procedures
Sec. 19a-180b-3. Mobile integrated health program standards
Sec. 19a-180b-4. Data collection and reporting
Sec. 19a-180b-5. Emergencies
Sec. 19a-180b-6. Prohibited Acts
 
The entire Operational Policy on the Connecticut eRegulations System can be found here.

 

MIH Documents and Forms

MIH Best Practices
MIH Need for Mobile Services Instructions and Application
MIH FAQ
MIH Policies and Procedures

Resource Links:

MIH Application Press Release (3-24-2025)
National Associatoin of Emergency Medical Technicians MIH
National Associatoin Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers
Office of Emergency Medical Services Legislative MIH Workgroup
National Library of Medicine EMS Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health