BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
HLN reaffirms its commitment to evidence-based immunization recommendations in the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) open source software. With input from the ICE Advisory Group, ICE will align with guidance from professional medical societies like AAP, AAFP, ACOG, and ACP to ensure accurate, trusted vaccine evaluation and forecasting.
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
The Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) Advisory Group convened on September 29, 2025, with over 30 experts across public health, healthcare, and health IT. Discussion centered on immunization decision support guidelines, including ACIP versus alternative evidence-based sources, and the operational and technical challenges created by a shifting immunization landscape.
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
HLN Consulting is launching the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) Advisory Group to ensure its open-source immunization decision support software keeps pace with evolving vaccine recommendations. The group brings together public health, IIS, EHR, and provider leaders to guide ICE’s clinical alignment, clarify complex recommendations, and share implementation feedback.
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
HLN has released ICE version 2.48.1 with key updates for influenza and RSV vaccines. This release adds support for new CVX codes, including the self/caregiver-administered influenza vaccine and the new clesrovimab monoclonal antibody product for prevention of infant RSV. Additionally, this release supports the expanded risk-based recommendation for adult RSV in alignment with the latest immunization recommendations.
Read more >BY Marcey Propp and Ken Hughes ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | ASTP/ONC | CDC | Disease Surveillance Systems (DSS) | DM | Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) | Events | HIE & Interoperability | Planning | Public Health | Technology | TEFCA
At the PHIG ARC held in St. Louis, HLN Consulting presented data modernization work in Sedgwick County, KS, along with findings from site visits in VA, MN, and RI. With 500+ attendees, the meeting showcased how states, locals, territories, and tribes advanced modernization and workforce initiatives—reinforcing the urgent need to strengthen systems like IIS to meet public health challenges.
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
Immunization guidelines are starting to diverge, with the CDC and AAP issuing conflicting COVID-19 recommendations for children. This blog explores what this split might mean for public health, clinical decision support, and the future of the open-source Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE).
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
With ACIP processes shifting and vaccine guidelines evolving, health care providers and public health need to determine what immunizations to recommend. This blog explores how collaboration on the open-source Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) software can help ensure alignment across stakeholders in providing clear immunization decision support based on clinical best practices.
Read more >BY Aasa Dahlberg Schmit ON Public Health | AI | Events | HIE & Interoperability | Immunization Information System (IIS) | NACCHO | Technology
The 2025 NACCHO360 Conference in Anaheim brought together over 2,200 passionate public health professionals — and a touch of Disney magic. HLN was excited to connect with peers in the exhibit hall and PHI*Con Informatics, Surveillance, and IT sessions. We also co-presented a poster with the MN DOH and U of M.
Read more >BY Aasa Dahlberg Schmit ON Public Health | Events | HIE & Interoperability | Immunization Information System (IIS) | NACCHO | Technology
HLN team attended and actively participated at the CSTE24 in Pittsburgh. Learn about our team’s perspective and highlights of the event here.
Read more >BY Erin Roche and Daryl Chertcoff ON Immunization Information System (IIS) | AIRA | CDC | Clinical Decision Support (CDS) | EHR/PHR | Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) | Open Source
HLN released a new version of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) software, bringing important updates and enhancements to ICE vaccine evaluation and forecasting.
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