Civitas Networks for Health

We are pleased to share that the Civitas Networks for Health 2024 Annual Conference agenda is now available!     This year's programming will feature the following tracks:    • Interoperability, national networks, standards, and technology  • Promising partnerships  • Community-centric approaches to addressing unmet health-related social needs (HRSN)    Our Proposal Selection Committee reviewed all 150+ compelling topics to build this engaging program—thank you for all the compelling proposals this year!    We look forward to welcoming you for three days of learning, connecting, and engaging with distinguished leaders, researchers, experts, and policymakers! https://lnkd.in/eG72eUKS #Civitas2024

We are thrilled to announce that our #Civitas2024 Annual Conference t-shirts and sweatshirts are now available! Purchase yours today to raise funds for #AlternativesForGirls, a Michigan-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks. Alternatives For Girls works tirelessly to prevent violence, early pregnancy, and exploitation while providing vital resources and opportunities for safe and positive growth. Help us reach our goal of selling 100 shirts by spreading the word and securing your shirt today! For any questions, please reach out to the Civitas team. Together, we can make a difference! https://lnkd.in/g6M6gU6K

Big news from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), now the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and ONC (ASTP-ONC - nothing the government loves more than a long acronym!). I'm hopeful that technology policy will be a core function of HHS going forward. Also interesting to note that the 405(d) cybersecurity public-private partnership program will move from another division to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). It makes sense for HHS to consolidate and focus HHS cybersecurity policy in one division, in particular given the current landscape.

Looking to get started with Gravity Project SDOH data standards implementation? Join the Gravity Project team tomorrow, July 25, at 2:30pm ET for a review of the Gravity Implementation Resources! The link to register is here: https://lnkd.in/gSN_NBH9

Nominations for the Civitas Networks for Health Community Excellence Awards are now open! From July 8 to August 9, we invite you to submit nominations for individuals and organizations making significant contributions to their communities. Let’s recognize #CivitasMembers making a profound impact in our communities!       For more information on award details and how to nominate, please visit our conference website: https://lnkd.in/ge_mZDA7      Be sure to join us on October 15 at 5:00 PM ET for the Community Excellence Awards Ceremony, held before the InterSystems Platinum Sponsor Reception. 

The 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference: The Future of Trust in Health, will convene a diverse group of health and health technology leaders, along with passionate members of the communities they serve, for conversations aimed at constructively bridging the tension of usability, privacy, security, identity, and collaboration for a trustworthy health ecosystem. Register today for this #CivitasMember event! https://lnkd.in/guT6v-Ps #DirectTrust2024 

Partner with us for #Civitas2024! Our sponsors are integral partners, enjoying unparalleled branding recognition, networking with health IT professionals, and striving to advance health and health care.     By becoming a sponsor, you’ll be an integral partner in supporting our mission to improve health and health care nationwide and securing unparalleled sponsor benefits! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBvyn6_d  

Addressing health-related social needs (#HRSNs) is essential for improving health outcomes and care coordination. By leveraging existing Health Information Exchange (#HIE) infrastructure and #standardizingdata we can transform HRSN screenings into valuable resources that benefit patients, providers, health systems, and communities.   Our recent blog provides insights into how #CivitasMembers have operationalized HRSN data through existing HIE infrastructure with the aim of improving patient care. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ghZdCTSj 

ICYMI. Kristin Paulson JD, MPH, CEO of Center for Improving Value in Health Care, is transforming health care in Colorado and beyond. With over a decade at the helm, Kristin leads CIVHC in managing Colorado's All Payer Claims Database (APCD), enhancing transparency, informing policy decisions, and advancing health equity. Under her leadership, CIVHC has doubled in size and expanded its impact.   Discover more about CIVHC's efforts in our new member spotlight: Leading with Data: https://lnkd.in/g87jBQ3s  

Save the Date! On Tuesday, July 30, from 12:00-1:00 PM ET, AHIP, Civitas Networks for Health, and Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) will present on their Demographic Data Element Modernization (DEMo) Initiative that seeks to improve demographic data standards to be more culturally sensitive, sufficiently granular, and allow for alignment across stakeholders. These changes are designed to help standardize #HealthData, better identify #HealthDisparities, provide more #CulturallyResponsiveCare, and #AdvanceHealthEquity.  The DEMo Initiative engaged stakeholders and federal agencies and gathered their insights to refine demographic data questions developed by AHIP through a multi-year, evidence-based, stakeholder-driven approach.  Join us to discover the key takeaways and learn about DEMo Initiative’s next steps to develop interoperable exchange standards and implementation guidance. We look forward to your participation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ds8g4WV3