Interoperability & HIE Forum: Bridging the Divide - Seamless Data Integration for Patient-Centered Care Using Open Standards
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · 9 hr. (US/Pacific)
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Interoperability & HIE Forum
Digital Health Transformation
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HIMSS26 Theme: "Bridging the Divide: Seamless Data Integration for Patient-Centered Care Using Open Standards"
How can we transform fragmented healthcare delivery into a cohesive ecosystem where data flows securely and meaningfully across all points of care? The one-day healthcare data interoperability and health information exchange forum features industry-leading experts and timely, relevant content. This forum explores the intersection of technology, policy, and clinical practice to create truly connected healthcare experiences using open standards that empower patients, providers, and payers.
Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Chief Data OfficerCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITGovernment or Public Policy Professional
Learning Objective #1
Identify key barriers to effective health information exchange and develop practical strategies to overcome technical, organizational, and regulatory challenges
Learning Objective #2
Evaluate emerging open standards and protocols that facilitate secure, efficient data sharing while maintaining privacy and compliance with evolving regulations and other voluntary measures
Learning Objective #3
Explore real-world implementation cases where successful interoperability has measurably improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and enhanced clinical decision-making
Learning Objective #4
Develop frameworks that assess interoperability effectiveness beyond technical metrics to evaluate real-world healthcare impacts, including reduced provider workload, enhanced clinical decision support, improved patient outcomes, and streamlined operational workflows across healthcare settings
Learning Objective #5
Formulate action plans for healthcare organizations to advance interoperability maturity and prepare for
future innovations in connected health
Session #
IHF-0
Forum Agenda
Opening Keynote
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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National Data Sharing Infrastructure: Two Years of TEFCA, HIEs and the Road Ahead
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:05 AM to 9:35 AM
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Local Roots, National Reach: Building Federal Health Capabilities Through Community-Centered Networks
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:40 AM to 10:25 AM
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CMS 0057 and ePrior Authorization: What Providers and Payers Need to Know
Monday, March 9, 2026 10:35 AM to 11:15 AM
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Enhancing Healthcare Data Quality: Digital Measurement Standards and the PIQI Approach
Monday, March 9, 2026 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM
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The Patient Experience Unscripted: Personal Stories of Healthcare Navigation
Monday, March 9, 2026 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
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Respecting Patients, Building Trust: The Shift Towards Privacy-Enabled Interoperability
Monday, March 9, 2026 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
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Beyond the Prescription: Pharmacy Interoperability as a Strategic Imperative for Managed Care Success
Monday, March 9, 2026 1:35 PM to 2:15 PM
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Pooja Babbrah · NCPDP
From Data to Intelligence: AI Use Cases and Quality Conformance in HIE Systems
Monday, March 9, 2026 2:20 PM to 2:50 PM
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Bridging Digital Worlds: Identity Federation Strategies Across B2B and B2C Ecosystems
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:00 PM to 3:40 PM
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Connected Smiles: Advancing Oral Health Through Federal System Interoperability
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:45 PM to 4:25 PM
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Closing Keynote
Monday, March 9, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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