J2 Interactions Newsletter | November '24 



Coming together for our communities.

I truly enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving and the notion of putting your all into something that will be enjoyed communally. Growing up, we always had Thanksgiving at my grandmother’s farm in Northern Wisconsin, and I had the honor of making the whipped cream from scratch. I still thoroughly enjoy cooking, and I tend to go all out when I know it’s food I’m sharing with others.

In that sense, food and data are a lot alike. We take food into our bodies, and every bite contains information and helpful things for the community that makes up our unique biology. The food we collectively bring to the table can lift us up—or give us indigestion.

It’s the same for data. A lot goes into our enterprises. We collectively bring billions of data points to the table to share, but unless our data is clean, we can risk indigestion, or worse, food poisoning.

How healthy is your data? J2 can help ensure yours is powering the best care for your patients.


Thanksgiving pro-tip: The average slice of pumpkin pie contains 60% of your daily vitamin A requirement, so better save room for two slices!
 



Rachel Warnock 🥧
Director of Marketing


J2 Insights ​​​​​​​​​​​

Mark your calendars!



Manifest Medex CEO Erica Galvez joins J2’s CTO, Mickey Yalon, at Health It Answers’ virtual interoperability summit. Moderated by radio host Jim Tate of The Tate Chronicles, Erica and Mickey will be discussing “What the Best HIEs are Doing.” There are no softball questions here, as two will dive into TEFCA, FHIR, and collaboration opportunities for HIEs with healthcare payers, public health organizations, and community-based organizations (CBOs).

Did we mention that Dr. Micky Tripathi of the ASTP will be kicking off the event with a 25-minute keynote?

You don’t want to miss this!

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Civitas Recaps

Missed out on some of the sessions at Civitas this year? J2 has your back! We’ve recapped eight sessions covering success and innovation for HIEs and local government healthcare.

Read about big successes from the states of Michigan and New York around mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are also write-ups that cover navigating federal policies, advancing health data interoperability, AI and SDOH, and enhancing whole-person care—something for every hot topic in healthcare.

So, grab a fresh cup of coffee and dive into these quick reads.

Transforming Health Disparities into Equitable Healthcare Solutions - Michigan's Bold Response to COVID-19

Michigan has tackled COVID-19 disparities with community health hubs, CIEs, and $60M funding, achieving equity and transformative change.

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New York State Office of Mental Health Partners with Bronx RHIO and Healthix to Revolutionize Mental Healthcare

New York’s new partnership has enhanced mental healthcare with real-time data, improved policy analysis, and reduced manual reporting.

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Advancing Health Equity with Community-Centered Strategies in the Finger Lakes Region

Common Ground Health has transformed data into action for health equity in NY's Finger Lakes, emphasizing community trust and engagement.

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Enhancing Whole-Person Care with CRISP DC’s Health Information Exchange

CRISP DC’s HIE has enhanced whole-person care by integrating clinical and social data to overcome fragmented care and improve health outcomes.​​​​​

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Advancing Health Data Interoperability: Navigating Federal Policies, Funding, and Cross-Sector Partnerships

Federal policies, funding, and partnerships have boosted health data interoperability, which can be seen with HIEs, CIEs, and utilities. ​​​​​
   

Bridging Data and Care: Modernization Challenges and Successes for
Indian Health Service

After overcoming remote access challenges and promoting self-governance, modernizing IHS’ data systems has enhanced healthcare for 574 tribes.
 

Key Insights and Challenges to AI Governance in Healthcare

The rapid rise of AI has created a critical need for multi-stakeholder governance to prevent harm and build trust for healthcare patients.
   

Integrating AI with SDOH in Care Delivery

The intersection of regional and national data standards, SDOH, and AI in transforming care delivery is more important than ever.
 
 
 

J2 Insider 


EVkids Gala



EVkids had their Expanding Horizons Gala on Nov 9th, and J2 was honored to be one of the corporate sponsors.

​​​​Founded in 1980, EVkids helps low-income, academically vulnerable children and teens succeed in school and life through its two programs, EVkids Tutoring and EVkids Summer Camp. These programs focus on strengthening academic competence, organizational habits, self-confidence, and other life skills.

The Expanding Horizons Gala celebrated the achievements of Boston youth and their university mentors at the Charles Hotel. Latoyia Edwards, an Emmy award-winning anchor for NBC Boston, a Dorchester native, and a proud graduate of EVkids, hosted the event.

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​We strongly encourage you to check out the EVkids website for more information on how the EVkids team is doubling their efforts to help each child reach their fullest potential and build an inclusive community based on mutual respect and understanding.​​​​​

 
 

 J2 Industry News

InterSystems Recognized as Exemplary Leader

Congratulations to InterSystems, which has been recognized as an Exemplary Leader in the Ventana Research Corporation 2024 Buyers Guide for Data Platforms. This accolade underscores their leadership in product experience and their commitment to delivering superior customer experience.

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Civitas Awards Community Excellence

In case you missed it, Civitas handed out Community Excellence Awards at their 2024 conference, which recognize outstanding service and achievements within the HIE community. Congratulations to all the winners. Their incredible work is improving community health!

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Velatura’s Angie Bass Speaks on the Value of Health Data Utilities

At the DirectTrust conference in Saint Louis, Missouri, Angie Bass, Chief Strategy Officer at Velatura, sat down with Healthcare IT Today to discuss finding value in data and how it can benefit both providers as well as patients. Healthcare IT Today has the full interview on their website.

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Oracle Health to apply for QHIN status

Oracle Health intends to begin the process of becoming a QHIN as a part of TEFCA, allowing them to directly enable their healthcare customers to participate in the US government’s nationwide approach to offer secure, smooth, and standardized sharing of health information.​​​​​

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VA Eliminates Copays for Telehealth and Expands Online Emergency Care to Rural Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to eliminate copayments for all VA telehealth services while expanding online emergency care access for rural veterans. A grant program called Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) would fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities in rural and medically underserved communities. ATLAS would also provide veterans with private spaces and high-speed Internet to meet with their providers remotely.
   

CVS Health Becomes First Organization to Earn URAC Health Equity Accreditation

Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), the nation’s most comprehensive independent accrediting body, announced that CVS Health is the first organization to earn its Health Equity Accreditation, recognizing CVS Caremark and CVS Specialty for creating solutions to address inequities in health outcomes. By garnering this accreditation, CVS Health demonstrates its commitment to advancing high-quality, equitable care for people by integrating health equity principles across its products and services.
 
 
 


Celebrating Our J2 “In-ployees” 
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Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes


In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we reached out to our employees for some of their tastiest recipes 😋


Don Pfotenhauer’s family loves a dressing recipe. They’ve made it for a few thanksgivings, but also make it as a meal itself because we all like it so much!

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Michelle Failner shared a fast and easy spinach gratin recipe, simple enough to make in a microwave!

And a few years ago, Lesley Anderson discovered this delectable pumpkin pie recipe!


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