To facilitate true health data exchange at the state-level, more financial resources and innovative solutions are required.

This was the main takeaway of a recent panel discussion at the Digital Frontiers in Public Health, where experts from California and Maryland provided candid insights into the need for long-term financial funding at the federal, state and local level.

The panelists also discussed how states need a usable data infrastructure that can help advance outcomes for public health, as well as for clinical research. 

As a key solution, Citivas Networks for Health has been advancing the concept of Health Data Utilities (HDU), which are statewide entities that combine, enhance, and exchange electronic health data across care and services settings for treatment, care coordination, quality improvement, and public and community health purposes.

In addition, the State of California recently introduced its CalHHS Data Exchange Framework to expand the exchange of health information among health care entities, government agencies, and social service programs beginning in 2024.

There are also cost-effective innovations that enhance the HIT infrastructure for true health data exchange on the state level.

For example, RosettaHealth's HealthBus is a SaaS-based solution that enables full health information exchange capabilities for sending and receiving all standardized exchange formats. It also offers real-time network analytics capabilities, which include detailed connection status as well as metrics and logs about each facility, feed or protocol.

While health data infrastructure funding on the state level can be challenging, there are many emerging programs, and innovations, that can foster true health data exchange for better care outcomes and population health efforts.

 RosettaHealth can assist with any health information challenges you might have, book a free consultation with one of our interoperability experts.