Civitas is thrilled to introduce our first-ever Government Relations and Advocacy Committee (GRAC), chaired by Civitas Board member, Craig Behm, President and CEO of CRISP – Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients. This dynamic group represents a diverse array of Civitas full and affiliate members, each bringing extensive federal and state government relations experience to the table.
The GRAC will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Civitas’ public policy agenda, focusing on key priorities including interoperability, quality improvement, data infrastructure, and human service integration. By leveraging their extensive experience and organizational influence, GRAC members will drive strategic impact, enhance communication with the Board of Directors, and provide valuable guidance to Civitas members throughout this busy legislative year.
Meet Our GRAC Members:
- Angie Bass, Velatura Public Benefit Corporation
- Alisa Kuehn, Indiana Health Information Exchange
- Bethany Hall, Quality Insights
- Chinonye Onwunli, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
- Eliel Oliveira, Connxus
- Felix Su, Manifest MedEx
- Jacqueline Welsch, HEALTHeLINK
- Jane Pederson, Stratis Health
- Jaime Bland, CyncHealth
- Jenelle Hoseus, Health Impact Ohio
- Karen Johnson, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Kyle Russell, Virginia Health Information
- Lindsey Wisham, Telligen
- Martin Ciccocioppo, PA eHealth Partnership Program, OMAP, DHS
- Melissa Breen, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality
- Neil Sarkar, Rhode Island Quality Institute
- Phil Ennen, The Ohio Health Information Partnership
- Robin Ford, New Jersey Innovation Institute
- Scott Bennett, Contexture
- Sonia Chambers, West Virginia Health Information Network
- Terri Stewart, SYNCRONYS
- Will Battles, Alliant Health Solutions
Congratulations to our inaugural GRAC members! We are excited to see the impact of your leadership and vision on health policy and advocacy.
