State, tribal, local, and territorial health department staff, emergency planners and managers, first responders, and anyone working in response to an epidemic often face complex legal issues when working to stop the spread of a highly infectious com
This call will feature:
Join Natalie Evans Harris (BrightHive), Kelsey Finch (Future of Privacy Forum) and others to discuss our recent Responsible Data Use Playbook for Digital Contact Tracing.
Want to connect with others who are passionate about responsible data use and d
Join ONC for a final working session on patient identity and patient matching. ONC invites individuals and organizations to provide input and insight into existing challenges and promising innovations in patient identity and matching. This final sess
Racial equity matters in recovery support, and peer-run and recovery community organizations across the country are taking steps to learn more about how they can become more equitable and inclusive. Black people, in or seeking recovery, are less like
Hosted by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honorary Host The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Rep. Robin Kelly (Ill.), chair.
Health disparities exist when there are differences in health outcomes by factors such as race, ethni
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed glaring gaps in technology across health care organizations in the U.S. health system that are impeding the country’s ability to keep populations safe and healthy. To overcome these gaps, health insurers need technol
Join Center for States on Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time for the virtual event ‘‘Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families.’’ Hear real-life examples of how agencies transformed their commu
Social determinants of health (SDOH)—the conditions under which people live, learn, work and age—have a greater impact on health risks and outcomes than medical care. As a result, states are increasingly looking to address SDOH as a way to improve po
This year, ONC will host an all-virtual Tech Forum, convening industry experts and federal partners to continue the summertime tradition the ONC started with the “Interoperability Forum” in 2017. Come join the ONC as they discuss the exciting technic
The COVID-19 crisis and nationwide uprisings against police violence have magnified the connection between systemic racism, social and economic inequities and poor health outcomes. How can anchor institutions meet this moment to address the physical,
Please join Trust for America’s Health, American Public Health Association, NAACP, and the National Collaborative for Health Equity, on July 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm ET (11:00 am PT) for a congressional briefing titled, Ending the Triple Pandemic: Advanci
Meaningfully integrating social risk screening and social interventions into health care delivery programs requires overcoming new challenges, including barriers to developing strong partnerships between health care providers and community-based orga
About the Preparedness Summit
The Preparedness Summit is the first and longest running national conference on public health preparedness. Since its beginning in 2006, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has taken a l
12:00-1:00 PM EDT | Plenary Webinar: An Update from ONC. A Conversation with Dr. Don Rucker, National Coordinator for Health IT
Presenter: Dr. Don Rucker, National Coordinator for Health IT
1:30-2:30 PM EDT | Industry Insights Webinar: A Brave New Wor
In the context of COVID-19, there's widespread concern about the reduced reporting of child abuse and neglect to child welfare agencies during stay-at-home orders. With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse and neglec
Join the ONC for a working session on patient identity and patient matching. They're inviting individuals and organizations to provide input and insight into existing challenges and promising innovations in patient identity and matching. This feedbac
Across the country, housing has become a big concern - not just for low-income families but for everybody. Companies cannot grow without a stable workforce. Families cannot feed their children when housing costs are so high. Schools, transit, and h
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Event materials available at interoperabilityinstitute.org/virtual-interopathon.
Agenda
An InterOpathon is a collaborative event focused on understanding how organizations can translate interoperability standards into real-word solutions. Par
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, communities of color faced inequitable opportunities for health and well-being from health and economic disparities, largely rooted in systemic inequities that have persisted across generations.
Now, the COVID-19 pandem
