Virginia Health Information

11/26/2025

As conference season comes to a close, the VHI team is feeling refreshed and energized by the valuable discussions and insight shared along the way:

➡️ VHI recently attended the National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) Virtual Conference, where Dawniece N. Lewis, MPH presented on "Using All-Payer Claims Data ( ) to Understand Health Spending in Virginia" during the State Showcase on Policy Insights, Market Dynamics and Care Model Analysis
➡️ The team joined the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (VAFCC) Conference in Roanoke, where Hannah Matty, RN from VHI and Morgan Croft-Schornak from PointClickCare met with attendees to discuss how the Emergency Department Care Coordination ( ) program supports continuity of care throughout the Commonwealth
➡️ Kelly Richards, PMP and Gillian Kurtic represented the Heath Information Technology ( ) team in Nashville at the eHealth Exchange ( ), The Sequoia Project and Carequality annual meetings, connecting with national leaders and bringing home strategies to enhance information exchange in Virginia

Conference season always reminds us how thankful we are for shared learning, strong partnerships and the momentum to keep building together! 🚀

09/30/2025

Conference season is in full swing, and the has been actively presenting, learning and networking with partners across the country!✈️

📍At Milliman HealthVision 360, Senior Director of Program Operations Dawniece N. Lewis, MPH presented on the impact of the Virginia All-Payer Claims Database ( ) in informing new research, reducing unnecessary care and providing insights that guide smarter healthcare decisions across the Commonwealth and beyond.

📍The Public Health Reporting Pathway ( ) team attended the Virginia Public Health Association Annual Conference, engaging with partners on strengthening information systems to support public health priorities across Virginia.

📍This week, the team is at the Civitas Networks for Health® Annual Conference ( ), where VHI CEO Kyle B. Russell, MDA co-led a session on integrating APCD and HIE data to unlock public health insights. Kyle was also nominated to serve on the 2026 CIVITAS Board of Directors!

We're just getting started! What conferences are your teams attending this season? We'd love to connect with you there! 🚀

09/16/2025

This week, the came together to attend one of the final Richmond Flying Squirrels games at The Diamond! ⚾️

Each year, VHI sets aside a special moment to celebrate our staff. This time, we enjoyed a relaxed evening with teammates and their families, sharing good food, great company and a classic Richmond experience. It was the perfect way to connect, unwind and honor the people who make VHI such a wonderful place to work.

To our team: thank you for the hard work and heart you bring to VHI every day. VHI’s impact would not be possible without your dedication, and we truly couldn’t ask for a more talented and passionate team to work alongside. 💙

08/20/2025

The VHI team is headed to The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative Annual Summit in Roanoke on October 19-20! 🚀

Hannah Matty, RN will be presenting on the Emergency Department Care Coordination ( ) program and its role in improving outcomes in Virginia. You won't want to miss this one!

➡️ Register here: https://govnpc.org/events/

08/14/2025

💡 Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University used Virginia’s All-Payer Claims Database ( ) to map where primary care shortages are most prevalent. According to the study, rural communities face the biggest gaps in primary care, affecting prevention, chronic disease management and overall health outcomes. It is inspiring to see how VHI's data can support meaningful studies that bring attention to healthcare gaps and opportunities across Virginia.

⬇️ Read more:

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08/07/2025

Last week, VHI's Health Information Exchange ( ) team joined CRISP Shared Services in Maryland for their annual All-Teams meeting!

🏕️ This year's meeting was camp-themed, complete with fireside chats and matching T-shirts. The team had a great time connecting with other HIEs and CSS team members, discussing shared goals and strengthening the partnerships that drive our work forward.

07/18/2025

💡Have you heard about SAFE Birth VA?
Following rising maternal morbidity concerns in Virginia, the Standardized Approaches For Emergencies in Birth ( ) initiative, led by the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative, was written into law earlier this year. This new legislation will require all hospitals, emergency departments and birthing centers to follow standardized, evidence-based protocols when treating pregnant or postpartum patients in crisis.

➡️ VNPC is hosting two upcoming webinars on July 23 and August 6 to introduce these new requirements, implementation steps and additional resources available to care teams, including VHI’s Emergency Department Care Coordination ( ) program.

Don’t miss out! This webinar will be full of valuable information for all Virginia healthcare, public health and professionals.
Register here:

Safer Births. Healthier Beginnings. Learn how Virginia’s new SAFE Birth VA law is improving care for moms and babies by requiring

06/16/2025

? Because Virginia deserves reliable, actionable – and a trusted partner to help make sense of it.

💡Over the past few months, our series has told the story of how VHI powers discovery, transparency, collaboration and more. From informing new research to enabling , VHI is the established health data source and exchange network throughout the Commonwealth. Our systems connect care teams, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders with the information they need to turn insights into action.

To our partners: your commitment to better healthcare in Virginia does not go unnoticed. We’re proud to help power that progress.

➡️ In case you missed it, explore the posts under to learn more about VHI's impact and importance. Stay tuned for future opportunities to partner with us!

06/05/2025

This week, the stepped away from the screens and into the sunshine for a day at Tabbs Creek Flower Farm! Together we learned about some summer blooms, made our own arrangements and enjoyed a picnic lunch as a team 🌻🌷

Special thank you to Gillian Kurtic for organizing and leading this event! This was such a nice break from our normal workday and reminded us that strong teams don’t grow without a little bit of tending 🌱

05/30/2025

: Because healthcare data reveals more than just numbers—it provides an understanding of how patients experience care, whether they are managing chronic conditions, navigating unexpected emergencies or taking control of their long-term health.

The Virginia All-Payer Claims Database ( ) brings these into focus. Inclusive of de-identified claims across many payers and care settings, the APCD depicts a robust view of healthcare in Virginia—what is working, what patterns exist and where there is room for improvement.

From population-level analysis to person-level insight, the APCD is used by healthcare decision-makers to improve , quality and outcomes.

➡️ Learn more about the APCD and how to request data: https://www.vhi.org/apcd/

05/23/2025

: Because when community organizations have access to the right tools, they can act faster and deliver better outcomes for people who need them most.

Over the past year, the Emergency Department Care Coordination ( ) program has focused on developing enhancements and strengthening partnerships to better support maternal health in Virginia. By enabling access to real-time alerts, patient history and shared insights, the EDCC empowers care teams to connect with other providers and close critical gaps in care.

Organizations like Urban Baby Beginnings are a powerful example of these partnerships in action, and it feels only right to highlight their impact on maternal care during .

➡️ The Urban Baby Beginnings team uses the EDCC to identify urgent needs, conduct quick follow-up and offer informed, personalized support for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

To learn more about how your organization can benefit from the EDCC program, please contact: EDCCPsupport@vhi.org 💌

05/16/2025

📢 We're a Program Coordinator to join our team!

The Program Coordinator will work both internally to ensure smooth program operations and externally to strengthen VHI's partnerships. This position is perfect for early-career professionals or those looking for an entry point into and !

To apply, please email your resume AND cover letter to hr@vhi.org

📍Location: Hybrid (Richmond, VA) – local candidates only
🕑 Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
🔍 More Info: https://vhi.org/about/job_program_coordinator_2025.asp

Virginia Health Information Careers Program Coordinator