Thank you for joining us for the first Civitas 2026 Virtual Preconference Session, “Building Healthier Communities Through Coordinated and Highly Collaborative Statewide Action,” sponsored by J2 Interactive.

We appreciated the thoughtful discussion and the opportunity to hear from leaders advancing statewide collaboration to improve health outcomes, strengthen community partnerships, and address social determinants of health through innovative, cross-sector approaches.

During the session, attendees heard from leaders at:

• J2 Interactive and North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority (NCHIEA) who shared insights on building connected, interoperable systems that support coordinated and equitable care, breaking down existing racism in health care for mothers.
• Contexture who discussed strategies for advancing social determinants of health through cross-state collaboration and partnership in Arizona and Colorado.
• Public Consulting Group who highlighted how state-directed payment programs can support sustained maternal and behavioral health improvements in New Jersey.

Session materials are now available and can be accessed via the buttons below.