Civitas Networks for Health

Jolie Ritzo, MPH, our VP of Strategy and Network Engagement, shared some takeaways from her time at HIMSS 2025 – check out her key learnings from this year's conference via our latest article (linked below). #HIMSS25 #HIMSS #HIMSS2025 #HIMSSTakeaways #ConferenceRecap #HIMSSRecap

Civitas is thrilled to introduce our first-ever Government Relations and Advocacy Committee (GRAC), chaired by Civitas Board member, Craig Behm, President and CEO of CRISP - Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients. This dynamic group represents a diverse array of Civitas full and affiliate members, each bringing extensive federal and state government relations experience to the table.?? ? The GRAC will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Civitas’ public policy agenda, focusing on key priorities including interoperability, quality improvement, data infrastructure, and human service integration. By leveraging their extensive experience and organizational influence, GRAC members will drive strategic impact, enhance communication with the Board of Directors, and provide valuable guidance to Civitas members throughout this busy legislative year.? ?? Meet Our GRAC Members:? Angie Bass, Velatura Public Benefit Corporation Alisa Kuehn, Indiana Health Information Exchange Bethany Hall, Quality Insights Chinonye Onwunli, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Eliel Oliveira, Connxus Felix Su, Manifest MedEx Jacqueline Welsch, HEALTHeLINK Jane Pederson, Stratis Health Jaime Bland, CyncHealth Jenelle Hoseus, Health Impact Ohio Karen Johnson, American Academy of Family Physicians Kyle Russell, Virginia Health Information Lindsey Wisham, Telligen Martin Ciccocioppo, PA eHealth Partnership Program, OMAP, DHS Melissa Breen, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality Neil Sarkar, Rhode Island Quality Institute Phil Ennen, The Ohio Health Information Partnership Robin Ford, New Jersey Innovation Institute Scott Bennett, Contexture Sonia Chambers, West Virginia Health Information Network Terri Stewart, SYNCRONYS Will Battles, Alliant Health Solutions ??? Relevant Civitas member updates: ?? Civitas will be sending out regular written advocacy and public policy updates to the former Government Relations and Advocacy Council members. If you would like to be added to this email distribution list, please email us at?[email protected]. ?? Save the date – our next Public Policy Briefing with Troutman Strategies is on March 27 at 2 p.m. ET, covering the latest legislative and regulatory developments and Civitas’ strategic actions. Please email [email protected] for the link.?? ?? Congratulations to our inaugural GRAC members! We are excited to see the impact of your leadership and vision on health policy and advocacy.? ?? #HealthPolicy #Advocacy #Interoperability #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #GovernmentRelations #HealthInnovation #Leadership #HealthData #PolicyImpact

We are excited to announce the first installment of our 2025 Collaborative in Action series! Join us on April 10 at 3 p.m. ET to hear how health data organizations are working alongside community-based organizations (CBOs) to build trust and bridge gaps in care.? ?? Featuring insights from Kathy Miller at BronxRHIO, Dan Cranshaw of KC Health Collaborative, and Jennifer Lundblad of Stratis Health, our expert panel will share real-world examples of collaboration, state action networks, community-driven responses, and innovative workflow solutions that strengthen connections between health care and social services.? ?? Register now for this public webinar: https://lnkd.in/dESeZWe2 ? ? #HealthIT #DataDrivenHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #Collaboration #CollaborativesInAction?

We had an awesome member meetup at HIMSS yesterday afternoon and wanted to give a sneak peek with some photos we took! A huge thank you to our member, InterSystems, for hosting us and to all the HIMSS attendees who were able to join us in person. The remote work we all do is important, but it’s refreshing to see people face-to-face a few times a year. ? More to come about our time at HIMSS later this week! Stay tuned. ? #HIMSS25 #HIMSSCivitasMeetup #CivitasMemberEvents

Civitas members - save the date: the 1st quarterly Public Policy Briefing will take place on Thursday, March 27 at 2 p.m. ET. Join the Civitas and Troutman Strategies teams to get up to date information on important policy updates, insights, and work being done across the country. Need the link to register? Email [email protected] for support. #PublicPolicy #PolicyBriefing #CivitasMemberBenefit

Join our team at #HIMSS25 and the HIMSS Interoperability and HIE Preconference Forum on Monday in Las Vegas!

Our latest AcademyHealth Situation Report details a directive calling for federal agency reorganization plans, signaling further layoffs, reduced funding and project delays, and decreased federal support for the field. Learn what these changes mean for researchers and strategies for securing additional funding, including an opportunity to join 180+ signatories supporting funding AHRQ, which ensures that Americans get the best health care at the best value. Sign the letter by midnight TONIGHT (2/28): https://lnkd.in/eAADa4-c

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in bridging gaps in care, addressing social barriers to care, and empowering vulnerable populations. Ohio is leading the way in supporting CHWs through innovative training programs, legislative support, and strategic care coordination.? ?? Discover how Health Impact Ohio and Central Ohio Pathways HUB are connecting at-risk populations with essential health services, boosting referrals, and improving health equity.? ?? Read the full story. https://lnkd.in/etFkvCcF? ?? A special thank you to Jenelle Hoseus, Tanikka Price, and Heidi Welch for helping us bring this blog to life.? ? #HealthEquity #CommunityHealthWorkers #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthCareInnovation #PublicHealthLeadership #CommunityImpact??

Discover how the Arkansas State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) is redefining health data infrastructure as a Health Data Utility (HDU) to improve public health outcomes across the state in our newest case study.?? ? What’s inside the case study:? ??The evolution from traditional Health Information Exchange (HIE) to a fully functional HDU? ??Strategic digitization of health registries and real-time EMS data integration? ??How SHARE bridges data gaps to improve care coordination and population health? ? SHARE’s transformation demonstrates the power of statewide interoperability, public-private partnerships, and innovative data-sharing solutions. It sets a new standard for HDUs, showing how they can drive systemic modernization and health equity.? ? Get the full story. https://lnkd.in/eCbfSSyd ? #PublicHealthInnovation #HealthDataUtility #HDU #ArkansasHealthData

?? This year’s Civitas Annual Conference Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN with submissions due by March 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ??? ? Thank you to everyone who joined our CFP Info Session on Monday! We covered key takeaways and essential tips to help you craft a strong proposal for the 2025 Civitas Annual Conference.?? ? Materials from the info session can be found below:? ?? Presentation: https://lnkd.in/eZyRCehd ?? Recording: https://lnkd.in/ebrqvnPs ? Criteria: https://lnkd.in/eZstWq-y ?? Submit your proposal today and share your insights with a national audience. https://lnkd.in/eAncMgnX? ?? #CFP #CallForProposals #Civitas2025?