Thank you to everyone who joined our June Network News. Below is a recap of key updates and announcements:

• Civitas Updates:
  • Member Engagement Opportunities:
    • Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Survey Part 1 open with responses due soon
      
    • Member Satisfaction Survey now open with responses due August 14
    • Civitas Board of Directors2027 Nominations will open next week – keep an eye on your email full and affiliate members!
  • #Civitas2026 Annual Conference Updates:
    • Early bird registration is now open – secure your spot early to take advantage of discounted rates (prices will increase on August 8, 2026).
      • Group discounts are available using codes GROUP5 (for 5 or more people) and GROUP10 (for 10 or more people) at checkout.
    • Virtual preconference sessions will kick off in August – explore the sessions and register today.
    • The Speaker Resource Portal is now live and was shared earlier today with speakers!
    • Sponsorship opportunities are still available
  • D.C. Fly-In Recap and GRAC Updates: Karen Ostrowski provided an overview of the 2026 D.C. Fly-In, where more than 20 Civitas members participated in 47 meetings with Congressional offices. Karen also shared updates from the Government Relations and Advocacy Committee (GRAC), with next steps on ongoing federal engagement.
  • Civitas Programs and Initiatives: Updates were shared across several key initiatives, including Demographic Data Element Modernization (DEMo) Initiative, Patient-Centered Data Home (PCDH) governance updates, HIE Value Series and continued member engagement, National HIO Survey progress in partnership with UCSF and ONC, and ongoing technical assistance supporting Gravity Project standards implementation.
  • Member Stories: We featured an incredible amount of member stories, showcasing all of the great work being done across the country. Check those out in the PPT deck!
• Sequoia Project Partner Presentation and Q&A: Thank you to Didi Davis from The Sequoia Project^® for an insightful discussion on interoperability, conformance, and the evolving national landscape.

For those who missed the session or would like to review, materials from the webinar are now available at the buttons below. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas for future Network News sessions at