Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN)

?? Join Our Team as a Data Quality Analyst! ?? We’re seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Data Quality Analyst in Puerto Rico to support our Health Information Exchange (HIE) projects. If you have experience in data validation, healthcare systems, and project management, we want to hear from you! ? Why You’ll Love This Role: ? Drive healthcare innovation through data quality improvement. ? Collaborate on impactful HIE projects like the PRHIE initiative. ? Work with cutting-edge technology to advance patient outcomes. ?? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gNUaZCpz #DataQualityJobs #HealthcareInnovation #JoinOurTeam

?? Improving Healthcare Quality with Health Information Exchange ?? Quality care starts with efficient workflows and robust data sharing. Health Information Exchange (HIE) is transforming how providers access and utilize critical patient information. Studies show that HIE reduces duplication, lowers costs, and enhances patient safety. However, optimizing HIE requires addressing workflows, interoperability, and user adoption. ? Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN, our HIE Workflow Specialist, dives into actionable tips for leveraging HIE to improve patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/gVK5wMJZ #HIE #Interoperability #HealthcareQuality

?? Join Our Upcoming KONZA Lunch & Learn! ?? Enhance your workflow and patient care with in-depth training on our CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights! Led by Rhonda Spellmeier, MBA, BSN, RN, this session will provide valuable tips on maximizing platform functionality. Event Details: ?? Date: November 19, 2024 ? Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT ?? Topics: CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights ?? Speaker: Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/e8_EN5iD #HealthcareTraining #KONZA #CareAlign #HQInsights #PatientCare

Thank you to everyone who connected with us at Civitas! KONZA, as a designated QHIN, is proud to support TEFCA’s vision of seamless, secure data exchange across communities. Let’s continue collaborating to strengthen HIE systems that improve patient care. Join KONZA as we shape the future of health information exchange. https://lnkd.in/ghtEq4_c #Civitas2024 #QHIN #HealthDataExchange #BetterCare

?? Update from the NCQA Health Innovation Summit! ?? Our CEO, Laura McCrary Ed.D., just wrapped up an insightful panel discussion at the Digital Interoperability Investments: An Enterprise Strategy for Better Patient Care session. This discussion highlighted strategies for building data infrastructure that goes beyond regulatory compliance—supporting analytics, quality improvement, and seamless care delivery. Exciting steps forward for data interoperability and a connected healthcare future! #HealthcareInnovation #DataInteroperability #PatientCare #NCQASummit #HealthData

?? Join Us for "Quality at Scale: Building a Quality Program as an HIE" ?? ??? Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 ?? Time: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM ?? Location: Delta Ballroom C Learn how KONZA National Network developed a robust data quality program that supports over 333 accredited organizations. Discover best practices in building, maintaining, and scaling data quality programs to achieve NCQA certification and enhance seamless data exchange across the nation. ?? Speakers: Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN, KONZA National Network Laura McCrary Ed.D., KONZA National Network #HealthData #HIE #QualityPrograms #Civitas2024 #Interoperability https://lnkd.in/dPTrDgSD

ASTP’s STAR HIE Program, launched in 2020, expanded in 2021 to enhance vaccine data sharing between state and local immunization information systems (IIS) and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). KONZA in Topeka, KS, was one of 22 recipients of $5M in CARES Act funds supporting these advancements. Learn more from KONZA’s Laura McCrary Ed.D. in this interview. #PublicHealth #HealthData #STARHIE #KONZA https://lnkd.in/gqNre_T4

Strive for Progress, not Perfection: Implementing Health Related Social Needs Data Collection Are SDOH screening requirements feeling overwhelming? Focus on progress, not perfection, as you build your program. Join Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN, HIE Workflow Specialist at KONZA KHIN, for an engaging session where she’ll share practical steps and resources to help your organization implement effective Health-Related Social Needs data collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!??? ?? Wednesday, October 30, 2024 ?? 10:30-11:30 a.m. ?? Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita, KS #KansasHealthEquitySummit #SDOH #HealthData #KONZAKHIN

Join Us for the Keynote Session on Digital Interoperability Investments! ??? Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 ?? Time: 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM ?? Location: Delta Ballroom A Learn how top executives are redefining data and interoperability investments to enhance patient care. Discover strategies for building infrastructure that supports analytics, quality improvement, and care management. ?? Speakers: Laura McCrary Ed.D., KONZA National Network Dr. Abdul R Shaikh, PhD, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Aneesh Chopra, Arcadia J. Marc Overhage, MD, PhD, Elevance Health #HealthcareInnovation #Interoperability #DataSharing #Civitas2024 https://lnkd.in/ehhkKVGy

?? KONZA at the NCQA Health Innovation Summit 2024! ?? We’re thrilled to share that KONZA's Laura McCrary Ed.D. and Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN will be speaking at the NCQA Health Innovation Summit 2024 from October 31 - November 2 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN! ?? Join us to dive into discussions on data quality, interoperability, and how we’re shaping the future of health information exchange. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn! #HealthInnovation #NCQASummit2024 #HIE #DataQuality #HealthcareLeadership https://lnkd.in/gpw4SKwE