Civitas at HIMSS25: Driving Interoperability and Health Transformation

February 5, 2025

Civitas Networks for Health is proud to collaborate with HIMSS for their highly anticipated #HIMSS25 Global Health Conference in Las Vegas. Taking place from March 3-6, 2025, this event is the epicenter of health care innovation, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the digital health ecosystem to advance health IT and interoperability. 

What Makes HIMSS25 Unique? 

  • Cutting-Edge Educational Opportunities: Delve into a diverse array of sessions led by expert speakers, covering key topics such as digital health transformation, data governance, health equity, AI-driven patient care, and more. Attendees can also earn CE credits to stay ahead of industry trends. 
  • Innovative Pavilions and Forums: Experience groundbreaking exhibits like the AI Pavilion, Interop+Smart Experience Pavilion, and First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion. New preconference forums, including the Health Equity and Smart Health Transformation forums, will provide actionable strategies to tackle pressing challenges in health IT. 
  • Showcasing Emerging Talent: The Emerge Innovation Experience offers a platform for startups and innovators to showcase breakthrough ideas, making it a must-visit for investors and early adopters. 
  • Emerging Healthcare Leaders Reception – HIMSS Health Conference & Exhibition: The HIMSS team is hosting an exciting evening reception where you can mix and mingle with other vibrant young professionals. Enjoy awesome music, delicious food, creative dessert drinks, and great company! Learn more. 
  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Engage with health care professionals, including Civitas members, to discuss how local networks fuel national transformation. Civitas is hosting a member meetup on March 4 at 4:00 PM, co-hosted with InterSystems. 

Want to learn more? Check out everything new at HIMSS25 by visiting the HIMSS website. 

 Civitas members can access exclusive discounts. For details, email and ask about your HIMSS registration discount code.  

Civitas Involvement at HIMSS25 and Interesting Conversations We’re Looking Forward To

Civitas Networks for Health is proud to have a role in shaping conversations at HIMSS25. From moderating dynamic discussions on interoperability to hosting a dedicated member meetup, Civitas is fostering collaboration and furthering the national dialogue on how we are using data to drive health system transformation. 

Here are a few things to look forward to at the conference: 

HIMSS25 Keynote Speakers: Inspiring Voices Shaping the Future of Health Care 

HIMSS25 will feature an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, bringing diverse perspectives on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and resilience in health care. Here’s a look at the influential leaders taking the stage each day: 

  • Tuesday, March 4, 8:30 AM (US/Pacific) – Dr. Seung-woo Park & Dr. Meong Hi Son – Shaping the Future of Healthcare: A Collaborative Care Journey Where Technology and Humanity Coexist 
  • Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 AM (US/Pacific) – General Paul Nakasone – Disruptive Technologies: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities of Cyber, AI, and Beyond 
  • Thursday, March 6, 3:30 PM (US/Pacific) – Simone Biles (Moderated by Valorie Kondos Field): A Conversation with Simone Biles 

Real Discussions on Advanced Interoperability – Breakthroughs & Barriers 

Civitas CEO Lisa Bari will moderate two sessions as part of the Interoperability and HIE Forum (preconference) on March 3, 2025, at the Venetian Hotel. The Forum sessions will tackle critical topics, including privacy, regulatory frameworks, and the evolving landscape of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Civitas is proud to have served on the HIE and Interoperability Forum Committee helping to bring attention to pressing topics and in designing meaningful programming. 

Forum highlights included: 

  • Opening Keynote: A powerful overview of the current state of interoperability, featuring recent advancements, persistent barriers, and the opportunities ahead. 
  • Fireside Chat: Industry leaders discuss real-world success stories, lessons learned, and policy impacts on interoperability efforts. 
  • Audience Reactor Roundtable: An interactive session encouraging audience dialogue on strategies to advance interoperability initiatives. 

Here are the details for the two sessions Lisa will moderate – mark your calendars: 

Fireside Chat – The State of Interoperability & HIE Today: Breakthroughs & Barriers 

  • Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:05 AM to 9:50 AM · 45 min. (US/Pacific) 
  • Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

Crowd Pulse: The Audience Reactor Roundtable – The State of Interoperability & HIE Today 

  • Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:50 AM to 10:15 AM · 25 min. (US/Pacific) 
  • Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

Civitas Member Meetup at HIMSS 2025

Join Civitas and our member co-hosts, InterSystems, for an exclusive member meetup on Monday, March 4, from 4:00 –5:30 PM. This is your chance to connect with peers, share insights, and deepen relationships with other Civitas members .  

For event details, email . 

Civitas Member Sessions at HIMSS 2025 

Session Title  Time, Location  Featured Civitas Member(s)/Partners 
March 3, 2025 
The State of Interoperability & HIE Today: Breakthroughs & Barriers   9:05 AM to 9:50 AM PT 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

eHealth Exchange 

Medica 

Crowd Pulse: The State of Interoperability & HIE Today  9:50 AM to 10:15 AM   

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

eHealth Exchange 

Medica 

 

Advancing Public Health with Interoperable Data  10:25 AM to 10:55 AM 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

Chicago Region-Wide CIE/Illinois Public Health Institute 
What’s SOP with TEFECA & QHINs?  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

KONZA National Network 
What’s Happening on the Ground: Real-World Evidence and State-Level Data Initiatives  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT 

Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo M 

EMI Advisors 

N.C. Health Information Exchange Authority 

The Role of Next-Gen Health Data Networks  1:00 PM to 1:45 PM 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

CRISP & CRISP Shared Services  

Velatura Health Information Exchange Corporation 

Payers’ Use of Interoperable Data: Improving Member Experience & Outcomes  3:30 PM to 4:00 PM 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3101 

BlueCross BlueShield Association 
March 4, 2025 
ED & Post-Acute Collaboration: Streamlining SNF Transfers with Real-Time Data  12:45 PM to 1:45 PM   

Venetian | Level 3 | San Polo 3501 

PointClickCare 
Interoperability, AI, and Digital Health: Nordic-US Learnings and Perspectives on What’s Next  3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

Venetian | Level 4 | Delfino 4103 

InterSystems 
HIMSS (Latin America) LATAM Summit  1:30 PM to 4:30 PM 

Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo E 

InterSystems 
The Rationalization of Resilience: Why Uptime is of Utmost Importance in Healthcare  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM 

Venetian | Level 3 | San Polo 3501 

Amazon Web Services, Inc. 
State-Level Public Health and the Journey Toward Digital Maturity   2:00 PM to 3:00 PM   

Caesars | Forum 123 

Guidehouse (Partners of Civitas) 
Cross-Cabinet Effort: Unlocking Healthcare Data for Child Welfare  3:15 PM to 4:15 PM 

Venetian | Level 2 | Veronese 2501 

Deloitte 
March 5, 2025 
Interoperability: Fueling Digital Health Innovation with Data  10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

 Venetian | Level 3 | San Polo 3501 

InterSystems 
International Workshop: From Innovation to Integration- Practical Considerations for Clinical AI  1:30 PM to 3:00 PM   

Venetian | Level 4 | Delfino 4103 

InterSystems 
HIMSS Brazil Summit  1:30 PM to 4:30 PM 

Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo E 

InterSystems  
Achieving Clinical and Operational Excellence with a Modern Data Platform powered by AWS  4:00 PM to 4:30 PM 

Main Stage 

Amazon Web Services 
March 6, 2025 
Advancing Consensus-Driven Standards to Support Social Determinants of Health  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM  211 San Diego 
AI Transforming Healthcare: Real-World Evidence & Clinical Impact in Pediatric Care  9:45 AM to 10:45 AM 

Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F 

Amazon Web Services 
How UK & Ireland Health Systems Achieve Digital Maturity: Adopting the Right Tech, at the Right Scale, for the Right People  10:30 AM to 12:30 PM   

Venetian | Level 4 | Delfino 4103 

InterSystems 
Leveraging Conversational AI to Drastically Reduce Payer Denials  12:45 PM to 1:45 PM 

Venetian | Level 3 | Lido 3104 

Guidehouse (Partners of Civitas) 
Building Digitally Enabled Air Traffic Control Model for Crisi Services   2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Caesars | Forum 116 

Contexture 
HIE and Criminal Justice Partnership Impact on Whole-Person Health   2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Caesars | Academy 415 

Contexture 

If we missed your organization in the lineup, let us know so we can add you! 

Civitas’ Commitment to Health and Health Care Transformation 

Civitas proudly represents a diverse network of organizations—including Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Community Information Exchanges (CIEs), Health Data Utilities (HDUs), All Payer Claims Databases (APCDs), Regional Health Improvement Collaboratives (RHICs), and Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) among other strategic business and technology partners—working together to transform health care through data-led collaboration. HIMSS25 offers a platform to highlight how these partnerships and local networks drive national impact, from enhancing care coordination to advancing interoperability. 

Civitas is excited to be at the event and encourages you to join us in Las Vegas as we build a more sustainable, equitable, and connected health system. 

For more information on HIMSS25 and Civitas events, visit HIMSS25 Website or contact us at .