Supporting local communities in leading and influencing national progress on health
Civitas Networks for Health® is the leading voice and convener for organizations working to use data to improve health in communities across the country. By bringing together local implementers—Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), emerging Health Data Utilities (HDUs), Community Information Exchanges (CIEs), Regional Health Improvement Collaboratives (RHICs), All Payer Claims Databases (APCDs), Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), and other multistakeholder groups—we foster data-driven collaboration that creates national impact while staying rooted in local realities.
Promoting the nation’s health by building strong links between communities and organizations that move and use data to address health care costs, quality, safety, and upstream drivers of health.
As a hub for implementers seeking education, collaboration, and action, Civitas empowers our members to drive meaningful change in health care, human services, and public health. Through access to our programs, events, and resources, members gain:
Our programs, workgroups, and events unite the health improvement and health data industry to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities in health care, human services, and public health. From technical guidance and policy navigation to leadership development and peer-learning forums, Civitas provides a comprehensive suite of resources to move our industry forward, including:
The premier event for health improvement and health data leaders, bringing together hundreds of collaborators to learn, share, and build relationships to advance local and national health data initiatives and health outcomes.
The premier event for health improvement and health data leaders, bringing together hundreds of collaborators to learn, share, and build relationships to advance local and national health data initiatives and health outcomes.
Signature public webinars that highlight innovative, actionable solutions that translate state lines and feature our members and partners.
Tailored program-level support to strengthen national initiatives at the local level, promote best practices, and advance health data infrastructure and interoperability to further health improvement efforts.
Championing the needs of local implementers, ensuring our members’ expertise informs national health initiatives while educating policy makers on the importance of building from existing technical, organizational, and relationship infrastructure.
Providing practical materials to help our members address critical challenges in health care, human services, and public health (e.g., the HDU Framework).
Civitas members include a wide range of organizations that work together at the local, regional, and state levels, providing vital support to the nation’s health infrastructure. Our members invest in data-driven collaboration to enhance health by addressing cost, access, equity, quality, and safety. They are leading the way in every state through health data exchange, data analytics, adoption of technology, and the application of multi-stakeholder, cross-sector collaborations to develop sustainable solutions.
Civitas is proud to represent a diverse network of organizations that are driving health system transformation through data-led collaboration:
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Securely connecting medical, behavioral, and social service providers to improve health outcomes by exchanging real-time data and acting as stewards of data completeness, quality, privacy, and security. Learn more about HIEs.
An emerging model, serving as trusted, neutral stewards of high-quality, multi-source health data, grounded in HIE infrastructure and characterized by public-private partnerships. Learn more about HDUs.
Community-governed infrastructure that enables social care information to be effectively and responsibly shared among multisector organizations for improved care coordination.
Facilitating community-driven initiatives to improve health and health care affordability, quality, and access through data-driven multistakeholder approaches.
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Centralized repositories that aggregate health care claims data from public and private payers, offering insights into costs, utilization, and outcomes. These databases support transparency, inform policymaking, and drive health system improvements by enabling stakeholders to evaluate trends, enhance care delivery, and promote affordability and quality.
Centralized repositories that aggregate health care claims data from public and private payers, offering insights into costs, utilization, and outcomes. These databases support transparency, inform policymaking, and drive health system improvements by enabling stakeholders to evaluate trends, enhance care delivery, and promote affordability and quality.
Leading data-driven efforts to improve health care safety, quality, and equity serving patients, providers, and payers and often working directly with CMS to support the effectiveness of Medicare and Medicaid quality improvement programs.
Leveraging cutting-edge innovation and expertise, these organizations bridge the gap between technology and health care, driving transformative solutions. By aligning technological advancements with strategic health care goals, they play a vital role in fostering collaboration, scalability, and sustainability across the health ecosystem.
We have numerous national partners and industry association members that help make our work possible. Thank you to:
Together, we are building healthier communities and creating a national movement driven by local solutions.
Interested in learning more about our membership? Visit our membership webpage.
