Velatura Public Benefit Corporation

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 The Velatura team extends our heartfelt gratitude to our friends, customers, partners & stakeholders. We appreciate the privilege of collaborating with you to enhance patient outcomes by making valuable information available at the point of care.

I am thrilled to be able to represent Velatura at the Missouri Hospital Association’s Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Engaging and building data sharing connections to improve the health of Missourians.

At the recent DirectTrust conference, Angie Bass, MHA, Chief Strategy Officer of Velatura Public Benefit Corporation sat down with John Lynn of Healthcare IT Today to discuss the transformative potential of Health Data Utilities (HDU). Bass described HDU as a “centralizing force for digital healthcare infrastructure,” functioning like a public utility to enable seamless data exchange across the healthcare ecosystem. Over the past year, HDU has gained significant momentum, highlighted by its nclusion in the FY25 Labor-H Appropriations Act. For the first time, the bill defines HDUs and directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to guide states in designating and promoting their adoption. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g7W4fTPK

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP, formerly ONC) is helping to educate the community on its interoperability initiatives and Information Blocking Rule (IBR) requirements by releasing new educational materials on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), as well as how to roll out Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in compliance with IBR. You can learn more about TEFCA by accessing the following materials from ASTP’s TEFCA Website: https://lnkd.in/emCmsEQt In less than 3 minutes, you can get a high-level overview of what TEFCA is about: https://lnkd.in/g366Rf5A This 4-minute video explains how TEFCA is good for patients, public health authorities and payers: https://lnkd.in/gADufQnJ If you are an actor subject to IBR, you can also get up-to-speed on how ASTP expects you to roll out your APIs by reading ASTP’s new blog posts and fact sheets: Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/gBV2cf5Z Fact Sheet: https://lnkd.in/gDBkNEEX

Velatura is proud to sponsor the Missouri Hospital Association's 102nd Annual Convention, where connection fuels progress and innovation in healthcare. This year’s event in Kansas City, Missouri, will gather leaders to explore the current healthcare landscape, uncover new opportunities, and strengthen our collective impact. With inspiring speakers, focused “Industry Insights” sessions, and valuable networking, the convention is a chance to renew connections and forge new ones—all in service of advancing healthcare together. We’re honored to support MHA in hosting this impactful event, aligned with our commitment to a more connected healthcare community. Attending in person? Be sure to connect with Noelle Parker, MBA, CMPE, PCMH-CCE, Vice President of Client Affairs, to learn more about how Velatura is advancing interoperability in the Show-Me state.

During HIMSS Global Health Equity Week (November 11-15, 2024), Velatura celebrates the transformative role of health information technology in advancing equitable care for all. As champions of interoperability, we're committed to reducing disparities through data-driven solutions and fostering a healthcare ecosystem where access to essential technology is universal — and by embracing "techquity," we work to ensure that technology bridges gaps rather than creating them, empowering providers across regions and practice sizes to deliver high-quality care. Learn more at HIMSS Global Health Equity Week here: https://lnkd.in/gkXR76yb

On this Veterans Day, Velatura honors the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of all who have served our nation. Today and always, we thank you. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

We are proud to announce that Angie Bass, MHA, will be speaking at the American Public Health Association 2024 Annual Meeting this afternoon in Minneapolis! Velatura is honored to participate in this important event, reinforcing our commitment to improving public health through innovative health information exchange. During her two sessions, Angie will discuss: ✅ "Techquity”—a framework that embeds health equity into healthcare data exchange systems. Together, we'll explore how Velatura is leveraging partnerships and innovative strategies to ensure that all communities, including rural and low-income areas, benefit from digital health advancements. Additionally, attendees will learn how Techquity fosters interoperability and equitable access, creating a more inclusive, efficient healthcare landscape. ✅ The transformative potential of Health Data Utilities (HDUs) in public health. Together, we will discuss Velatura is leading the shift from traditional Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) to HDUs, advocating for policy, funding, and legislation that empower public health initiatives through real-time, integrated data sharing. Attendees will discuss how HDUs can bridge data gaps, enhance collaboration, and address health disparities across communities. To register or learn more about #APHA2024, click here: https://lnkd.in/eUGeWnV

The Velatura team spent an inspiring and energizing week at HLTH USA in Las Vegas, where this year’s theme, “Be Bold,” set the tone from start to finish. #HLTHUSA provided invaluable opportunities to strengthen relationships with our valued partners, collaborate with top innovators, and showcase our commitment to driving meaningful change. From meetings with our partners like Docusign and events with CLEAR, we're truly grateful for the opportunity to advance health and improve outcomes through information sharing. Until next time, Vegas! 🎉

That's a wrap! 🎬 The Civitas Networks for Health 2024 Annual Conference is officially in the books. This year’s conference brought together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to tackle the future of data-driven care. Key themes echoed throughout the event, including health data utility (HDU), patient-centered care, and health equity. With impactful keynotes and collaborative sessions, discussions centered on fostering a healthcare system built on interoperable data and equitable outcomes. Highlights included: ✅ Michigan's Leadership: Insights from Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and other local experts (or hometown heroes 😉) on the intersection of social care and health equity. ✅ Addressing Disparities: A powerful keynote by Roselyn Tso, Director of the Indian Health Service, emphasizing the importance of confronting structural barriers. ✅ Advancing Health Data Utility: Engaging discussions on defining, designating and leveraging health data utilities to enhance care coordination and improve patient outcomes across various settings. As we continue to advocate for systems that enable seamless data sharing and patient-centered care, we invite you to read more about the pivotal discussions and advancements made at Civitas 2024 in our latest blog post. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ #Civitas2024 #healthdatautility #healthequity #datagovernance #patientcenteredcare