Virginia Health Information

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.

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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

05/16/2025

🚨 We’re hiring! Virginia Health Information (VHI) is looking for a collaborative, strategic and people-centered Assistant Director of Analytics & Reporting Services to join our team in Richmond, VA.

This is a hands-on leadership role that bridges technical expertise with operational insight, supporting a mission-driven team focused on delivering high-quality health data reporting and analytics.

We’re looking for someone who:
✔️ Has 5+ years of experience in health data, claims or healthcare analytics
✔️ Brings at least 2 years of team management experience, with a strong record of developing staff
✔️ Understands the nuances of healthcare administrative data and large-scale reporting
✔️ Is comfortable managing projects and vendors, and using tools like Tableau, Excel, SQL or ArcGIS
✔️ Has worked in public health, nonprofit or healthcare data environments

If you—or someone in your network—is passionate about meaningful data and effective leadership, we’d love to connect!

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter describing your leadership style, technical fluency, interest in VHI’s mission and any work samples to hr_analyst@vhi.org

📍Location: Hybrid (Richmond, VA) – local candidates only
🕑 Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
🔍 More Info: https://vhi.org/about/job_Assist_Dir_2025.asp

Virginia Health Information Careers Assistant Director, Analytics & Reporting Services

05/15/2025

Conference season is in full swing! 🎉
Over the past few weeks, the VHI team has been on the go engaging with partners, presenting at conferences and discussing the future of and . Here’s a look at where we’ve been!:

➡️ We met with Fairfax County Government Health Department to discuss our continued partnership and utilization of Virginia’s in advancing
➡️ Our Health Information Technology ( ) team exhibited at the ImmunizeVA Annual Meeting on how VHI's programs support efforts and reporting requirements
➡️ We attended the HIMSS Virginia Chapter Data Analytics Symposium and heard former VHI board member, Dr. José Morey, speak on the future of healthcare and artificial intelligence
➡️ Our Emergency Department Care Coordination ( ) team presented at the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards ( ) Training and Development Conference alongside PointClickCare and Prince William County CSB on the benefits of our partnership
➡️ We connected and exchanged ideas with fellow health data organizations nationwide at the National Association of Health Data Organizations Annual Conference
➡️ We discussed the EDCC program’s impact on and care across Virginia at Early Impact Virginia's 2025 Virginia Home Visiting Conference

We’re grateful for every opportunity to connect with our partners and look forward to building on these important conversations together! 🚀

05/06/2025

? Because patient advocacy starts with having the right information.

With the help of the Emergency Department Care Coordination (EDCC) program, Shakeisha Sterling from Prince William Community Services Board (CSB) was able to help her client receive care when it mattered most. Read Shakeisha's story below ⬇️

📍We will be at the Conference this week discussing how the helps CSBs across Virginia enhance and improve outcomes. Stop by and see us at the VHI table!

Want to learn more? Reach out to: EDCCPsupport@vhi.org