Our Story

Civitas was formed to support local implementers in driving national change.

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Harnessing Health Data to Strengthen Communities Nationwide

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.

We can do more when we work together.

The Value of the Civitas Network

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:

  • Unparalleled Connections: Collaborate with peers, thought leaders, and innovators who share a commitment to improving health through data and partnerships.
  • Valuable Training and Education: Participate in industry-leading webinars, workshops, programs, and conferences designed to equip members with the knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to succeed.
  • A Seat at the Table: Help shape the future of national health policies, standards, and programs, ensuring local solutions drive national progress.
  • Definitive Resources and Guidance: Gain trusted resources and best practices, providing clarity on the evolving roles of HIEs, HDUs, RHICs, CIEs, APCDs, QIOs, and other key players in health data ecosystems and the country’s health improvement infrastructure.
  • Greater Impact: Amplify your work through collaborative campaigns, programs, and public-facing events that highlight and scale proven solutions.

Education is Core to What We Do

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:

Civitas Annual Conference

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.

Civitas Annual Conference

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.

Collaboratives in Action

Signature public webinars that highlight innovative, actionable solutions that translate state lines and feature our members and partners.

Training and Technical Support

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.

Public Policy and Advocacy

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.

Tools and Resources

Providing practical materials to help our members address critical challenges in health care, human services, and public health (e.g., the HDU Framework).

Nothing National Works Without Local Implementers

We believe the foundation of meaningful national progress lies in the hands of local experts. Our members are local implementers—the organizations driving critical improvements at the community level that scale to create national change. Whether enhancing care coordination through health data exchange, addressing social determinants through community information exchanges, closed-loop referral networks and community care hubs, evolving quality improvement and public reporting, or modernizing public health infrastructure, Civitas members are on the front lines of transformation.

Who We Represent

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.

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.

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.

Partnering to Create Greater Impact

We have numerous national partners and industry association members that help make our work possible. Thank you to:

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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.

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