We are a nonprofit organization facilitating comprehensive health data sharing and utility tools to improve the health and wellbeing of all Alaskans.
02/05/2026
Many HIE Portal users don’t realize they can adjust their dashboard to better match how they work.
Our new video and PDF guide walk through how to use the My Patient Summary tool to customize your dashboard so the information you rely on most is easier to access, helping reduce extra clicks and streamline your workflow.
You can find additional guides and tools on our website: healthEconnectAK.org
01/29/2026
We’re kicking off our first Team Spotlight by introducing our newest team member, Chris Sturm, Healthcare Engagement Specialist, who has been with us for just over two months.
Chris works closely with our engagement team to onboard hospitals and medical practices with a strong focus on bringing Behavioral Health organizations and programs into the HIE. His role centers on building partnerships and awareness of HIE tools.
What’s stood out most so far is the team’s collaborative spirit. Chris adds, "I love the integrity that everyone shows about sharing health data - it's unquestionable that we are stewards.”
Before joining healthEconnect Alaska, Chris worked as a clinician supporting individuals with complex behaviors. That experience drives his excitement for this work. "One of the biggest challenges was getting additional relevant records of the clients. The amount of follow-up and the time to get records sometimes delayed delivery of the most needed service. I am extremely excited about helping bridge this gap for behavioral health providers."
He’s especially inspired by the HIE’s ability to close care gaps statewide. “If someone is injured on the Kenai and their records from Juneau are available, they’ll receive better and more comprehensive care.”
When he needs to reset, Chris turns to Alaska’s mountains. "They contain so much beauty and are one thing that makes this state great. They're also a reminder of our place in the world."
We’re glad to have you on the team, Chris!
To learn more about healthEconnect Alaska or to reach out to any of our team members, visit healthEconnectAK.org.
01/22/2026
It was a pleasure to participate in last week’s Rural Health Transformation Program Convening hosted by the Alaska Department of Health.
We appreciated the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with partners from across the state about advancing Alaska’s healthcare system. The convening emphasized keeping patients at the center of care, strengthening the workforce, and modernizing care delivery across communities, which aligns closely with our mission to support collaboration and better health information exchange.
We’re grateful to be part of these discussions and look forward to continuing our work with partners statewide to improve access, coordination, and outcomes for Alaskans.
Photo credit: Alaska Department of Health
01/15/2026
Health Information Exchange in action:
Wassillie’s story is a fictional example inspired by real situations experienced by patients and care teams across Alaska. It illustrates how Health Information Exchange supports quality care through informed clinical decisions and coordinated care.
The story is fictional. The impact is real.
Learn more about healthEconnect Alaska’s Health Information Exchange network at healtheconnectak.org
01/08/2026
Have you ever come across something new in the HIE Portal?
We publish release notes when updates are made to our Portal, from subtle visual changes to new functionality, so participants can understand what has changed or been improved.
Release notes, along with other helpful materials, are available in our online Resource Library. While we will continue to share direct communication and additional resources for larger updates, release notes are a useful way to stay informed about smaller changes you may notice along the way.
Happy holidays from all of us at healthEconnect Alaska. We wish our partners, participants, and community a safe and restful holiday season, and we look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.
11/20/2025
We’re excited to share a new training resource designed to help network participants learn how to access and use the HIE Portal with confidence.
Our training video and step-by-step PDF guide walk you through:
🔹 How to launch the HIE Portal
🔹 How to look up patients
🔹 How to find key clinical information and patient history
Explore these tools and browse our full Resource Library to discover more videos and guides.
Did you know that healthEconnect Alaska offers an online Resource Library for our HIE network participants? You’ll find:
• How-to PDF guides
• Tutorial videos
• Release notes
• Provider and patient FAQs
Explore resources by topic or media type, and stay up to date on the latest improvements supporting connected care across Alaska. We’re continuing to add new resources regularly, so check back often!
healthEconnectAK.org/Resources
10/16/2025
healthEconnect Alaska is seeking an experienced healthcare professional who thrives on building relationships, supporting others, and driving healthcare efficiency. If you have at least five years of professional healthcare experience, a strong understanding of healthcare workflows, and a passion for whole-person care, we want to hear from you.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives on fostering relationships, enjoys managing multiple projects, and has an affinity for technology. You’ll collaborate with partners across Alaska to improve care coordination, support creative problem-solving, and help advance health system transformation through the use of technology.
We offer a flexible work environment, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow your skills in health information exchange while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
How can health information exchange (HIE) improve public health in Alaska?
In the Alaska HIE Summit session, “Public Health Applications of HIE,” you’ll hear about how healthEconnect is helping prevent infectious disease and opioid misuse, supporting death investigations, and enabling timely provider communication. Session presenters include:
🔵 Eliza Ramsey – Data Specialist, Alaska Department of Health
🔵 Jessica Downes – Director of Population Health, Envoy Integrated Health
🔵 Ann’e Garner – Operations Administrator, State Medical Examiner Office
🔵 Liz Ohlsen – Staff Physician, Alaska Department of Health
🔵 Lisa Sherrell – PDMP Manager, Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing
What has value-based care taught us over the past decade and where is it headed next?
Join Aisha Pittman, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Association of ACOs, for the Alaska HIE Summit session, “Value-Based Care: Past Lessons, Present Realities, and Future Directions.”
We’ll explore the evolution of value-based care and accountable care, including what’s worked, what’s been hard, and what’s next. With new federal priorities taking shape, this session will look ahead at the future of payment and delivery reform and what it means for providers, policymakers, and patients.
The Alaska Health Information Exchange Summit is just 3 weeks away!
📅 Date: August 28, 2025
🔗 Register: healthEconnectAK.org/Summit
07/31/2025
The Alaska HIE Summit is happening August 28!
Join Nichole Sweeney, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at CRISP Shared Services, for the session, "Law or Lore: Patient Consent, Data Governance, and Health Information Exchange."
What do privacy rights really mean when patients sign those stacks of forms at the doctor’s office? This session dives into what the law permits, what requires affirmative consent, and how Alaska’s HIE adds extra protections for patients, providers, and data users.
Walk away with clarity on the legal realities vs. common myths of data sharing in health care.
📅 Date: August 28, 2025
🔗 Register: healthEconnectAK.org/Summit
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Established in 2009, healtheConnect Alaska began its mission as Alaska eHealth Network. Like many health information exchanges across the country, ambitious strategies were put in place to develop a robust, two-way exchange of complete patient records.
Big changes don’t happen overnight, technology doesn’t always work the way it’s supposed to, and the healthcare market has been fraught with volatility. Alaska eHealth Network made some progress. And also came up against barriers and challenges.
Today
Alaska eHealth Network is healtheConnect Alaska. Like our predecessor, we have the same vision for meaningful healthcare sharing throughout Alaska. We have new leadership and staff members, new technology partners and infrastructure, and a new sustainability plan grounded in a customer-centric, value-rich, highly engaged approach to ensure the community’s voice is heard and their data sharing needs are met.
Fully connecting the Alaska healthcare community will take time and continued effort. Our commitment to offering meaningful health sharing services and forging healthcare alliances throughout Alaska and the patient community continues.
Health Information Exchange happens at the speed of trust.
