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)
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Interoperability & HIE Forum
Digital Health Transformation
Information
Note: Additional fees and registration apply.
HIMSS26 Theme: "Bridging the Divide: Seamless Data Integration for Patient-Centered Care Using Open Standards"
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Michael Zaroukian, MD, PhD, MACP, FHIMSS, FAMIA
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.
Target Audience
Chief Data OfficerCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITGovernment or Public Policy Professional
Level
Intermediate
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
Sessions
Opening Keynote: The Strategic Advantages of AI + Interoperability
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Dan Liljenquist · Intermountain Health
National Data Sharing Infrastructure: Two Years of TEFCA, HIEs and the Road Ahead
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:05 AM to 9:35 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Mariann Yeager · The Sequoia Project
Local Roots, National Reach: Building Federal Health Capabilities Through Community-Centered Networks
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:40 AM to 10:25 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Melissa Kotrys · Contexture
Laura McCrary · Konza Health
John Helvey · SacValley MedShare
Jennifer Searls · Connie
CMS 0057 and ePrior Authorization: What Providers and Payers Need to Know
Monday, March 9, 2026 10:35 AM to 11:15 AM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Scott Rossignol · eHealth Exchange
Anna Taylor · MultiCare Health System
Srihari Muthyala · Cambia Health Solutions
Michael Westover · Providence
Enhancing Healthcare Data Quality: Digital Measurement Standards and the PIQI Approach
Monday, March 9, 2026 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Ryan Howells · Leavitt Partners
Edward Yurcisin · NCQA
Charlie Harp · Clinical Architecture
The Patient Experience Unscripted: Personal Stories of Healthcare Navigation
Monday, March 9, 2026 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Kristen Valdes · b.well Connected Health
Jaime Bland · Cync Health
Priyanka Agarwal · HealthEx
Amy Gleason · U.S. DOGE Service & CMS
Respecting Patients, Building Trust: The Shift Towards Privacy-Enabled Interoperability
Monday, March 9, 2026 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Hannah Galvin · Cambridge Health Alliance
Jacqueline Seitz · Legal Action Center
Beyond the Prescription: Pharmacy Interoperability as a Strategic Imperative for Managed Care Success
Monday, March 9, 2026 1:35 PM to 2:15 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Pooja Babbrah · NCPDP
Kim Boyd · Leavitt Partners
Nicole Hasson · Value Drug Company
Matt Pearson · Amazon Web Services (AWS)
From Data to Intelligence: AI Use Cases in HIE Systems
Monday, March 9, 2026 2:20 PM to 2:50 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Josh Mosier · KONZA HEALTH
Romy Carlson · KONZA HEALTH & Wellnecity
Bridging Digital Worlds: Identity Federation Strategies Across B2B and B2C Ecosystems
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:00 PM to 3:40 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Ryan Howells · Leavitt Partners
David Bardan · CLEAR
Wes Turbeville · ID.me
Alberto Colon Viera · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Renee Edwards · UnitedHealth Group
Connected Smiles: Advancing Oral Health Through Federal System Interoperability
Monday, March 9, 2026 3:45 PM to 4:25 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Bryan Laskin · Dental Standards Institute
Therasa Bell · Kno2
Rebekah Fiehn · American Dental Association (ADA)
Mark Marciante · Leavitt Partners
Closing Keynote
Monday, March 9, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Level 5 | Palazzo L
Charles Jaffe · HL7 International
Rachel Dunscombe · Health Level Seven International