29. Enabling Community for Data Sharing Pioneers - Civitas Networks for Health Lisa Bari and Jolie Ritzo

In this episode Sandy Vance talks to Civitas Networks for Health CEO Lisa Bari and Jolie Ritzo, VP of Strategy and Network Engagement about the importance of building alliances across the country to help health information exchange and health improvement networks share resources.  Listen in to hear more about: Join the Civitas’ approach to convening members through work groups and councils to collaborate with members on specific topics of interest, such as social determinants of health, interoperability, and public health. Attend the Collaboratives in Action quarterly public showcase to learn about the work being done by Civitas members and share your own insights. Explore the Health Data Utility framework created by Civitas and learn how it can be implemented in your state, region, and community. Become a member of Civitas Networks for Health to access resources, connect with other health innovators, and contribute to the national interoperability and health improvement landscape. How partnership with the HL7 FHIR Accelerator Gravity Project will advance work on social determinants of health. How you can engage with the Civitas Networks for Health work groups and their upcoming conference.  through their events. Noteworthy, their 2023 Annual Conference kicks off on August 20 in National Harbor, MD.  “We think it's really important to empower uplift, connect, provide resources to these local health innovators who are doing this work at the community, regional, and statewide level.” - Lisa Bari