As health data interoperability is expanding in national importance, we need to foster the next-generation health IT talent to help bring the vision of ubiquitous data sharing to life.

This is the vision behind a new effort by Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN) and Velatura Public Benefit Corporation. From every referral that MiHIN and Velatura makes to the Trusted Dynamic Registration & Authentication Accreditation Program (TDRAAP), a portion of proceeds will go towards health IT workforce development at the Interoperability Institute (IOI).

“As health information sharing and interoperability expand nationally, the demand for a highly-qualified health information technology workforce is going to increase dramatically,” said Tim Pletcher, DHA, President and CEO of Velatura, in this recent  press release. “Interoperability Institute’s goal is to address the talent gap in information technology and healthcare to ensure the supply of talent meets the industry’s current and emerging needs. We’re thrilled to be able to support their program and provide early career opportunities towards building the industry talent pipeline.”

Velatura and MiHIN have certainly been making significant strides in the Heath Information Exchange (HIE) arena. As highlighted in this recent EHR Intelligence article, MiHIN was one of 20 HIEs across the country to receive ONC STAR HIE Program Cooperative Agreements through funding from the CARES Act.

In March, we published a two-part podcast series with the entire Velatura team that highlighted the missions and visions behind the Velatura subsidiaries, and how this organization is truly transforming health data exchange.

Here’s part one of this podcast series that showcased how Velatura’s subsidiaries are all working in concert to advance quality of care and reduce costs by providing HIT and HIE consulting, development, implementation, and operations services in states across the United States. Part two of the podcast series was a dynamic discussion between all Velatura leaders about the future of health data exchange.

Speaking of the future, Velatura and MiHIN are certainly paving the way for making heath data interoperability the foundation for advancing the quality of care across the U.S.

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