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# KONZA Health

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- [Built on Trust: KONZA Health’s Commitment to Secure Data Exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/built-on-trust-konza-healths-commitment-to-secure-data-exchange/) - KONZA Health recently completed its latest round of security and compliance validations. This includes DirectTrust Health Information Exchange (HIE) Midterm Accreditation, the HITRUST Interim Assessment, and ongoing MARS-e Controls Attestation. Together, these validations show more than a one-time achievement. They confirm that KONZA Health actively maintains three recognized security and compliance frameworks. As a result,
- [KONZA Health Receives CMS Digital Health Network Designation](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-health-receives-cms-digital-health-network-designation/) - TOPEKA, Kan., April 21st, 2026 - KONZA HEALTH has achieved designation as a CMS Aligned Network, a key part of the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem, advancing a shared framework for data and access that empowers people, improves care, and accelerates progress. This achievement reflects KONZA HEALTH's long-standing work to operationalize the goals of the CMS
- [Advancing Data Integrity: DAV Cohort 10 Reflects KONZA's Continued Leadership](https://www.konza.org/news/advancing-data-integrity-dav-cohort-10-reflects-konzas-continued-leadership/) - Every patient encounter, every quality score, and every care decision depends on one thing: the accuracy of the data behind it. That’s why KONZA Health is launching Cohort 10 of the NCQA Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) program — a national certification that confirms whether clinical data is complete, trustworthy, and ready to use for quality
- [KONZA Health Supports and Endorses the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-health-supports-and-endorses-the-cms-digital-health-ecosystem/) - KONZA Health supports and endorses the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem as a bold new vision to support a shared framework for data and access that empowers people, improves care, and accelerates progress. KONZA Health has been working toward the goals of the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem for many years and is aligned and has implemented
- [KONZA Health and The SSI Group Introduce QM Optimizer Elite℠ to Simplify Digital Quality Measurement and Improve Value-Based Care Performance](https://www.konza.org/news/simplify-digital-quality-measurement-and-improve-value-based-care-performance/) - TOPEKA, Kan., January 28, 2026 - KONZA Health, in collaboration with The SSI Group, announced the launch of Quality Measure Optimizer Elite (QM Optimizer Elite℠), a nationwide digital quality measurement solution designed to reduce reporting burden and improve performance for providers operating in value-based care arrangements. As healthcare organizations move toward broader interoperability and TEFCA readiness, complete
- [KONZA Health Advances the Conversation on Data Quality at NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-health-advances-the-conversation-on-data-quality-at-ncqas-health-innovation-summit/) - KONZA Health leaders Melissa (Mel) Talley and Alex Schlegel took the stage at the NCQA Health Innovation Summit in San Diego on October 13 to present "The Wicked Problem Part 2." Their session explored how organizations can tackle the ongoing challenges of data quality and interoperability with structured, real-world strategies. Building on a previous year's
- [Solving Quality Issues in Healthcare Data: KONZA Health's Leadership in NCQA DAV Accreditation](https://www.konza.org/news/solving-quality-issues-in-healthcare-data-konzas-leadership-in-ncqa-dav-accreditation/) - By Amber Epperson, Data Quality Specialist Data integrity and accuracy are paramount in healthcare. KONZA Health is at the forefront of these efforts, with the largest number of facilities in the nation that have achieved NCQA Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) accreditation. But what exactly is NCQA DAV accreditation, and why is it so valuable for
- [MDRO RapidAlerts Pilot: Utilizing State Health Information Exchange for Automated, Real-Time MDRO Admission Alerts](https://www.konza.org/news/mdro-rapidalert-pilot-utilizing-state-health-information-exchange-for-automated-real-time-mdro-admission-alerts/) - By Chris Guerrero, Director of Public Health Services The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and KONZA Health were selected to present “MDRO RapidAlerts Pilot: Utilizing State Health Information Exchange for Automated, Real-Time MDRO Admission Alerts” at the annual Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) conference, held June 10-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The CSTE
- [KONZA Health Announces Launch of Birth Connect](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-announces-launch-of-birth-connect/) - Addressing Critical Needs in Maternal and Infant Health Data Sharing KONZA Health, a non-profit Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN™), today announced the launch of Birth Connect to provide timely alerts to OB/GYNs that a birth parent under their care has delivered a baby. The United States has the highest maternal
- [408 KONZA Health-Powered Sites Achieve and/or Maintain Validated Data Stream Designation in NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program](https://www.konza.org/news/408-konza-powered-sites-achieve-and-or-maintain-validated-data-stream-designation-in-ncqa-data-aggregator-validation-program/) - KONZA Health is pleased to announce its seventh cohort has earned the Validated Data Stream designation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) program. This achievement highlights KONZA Health’s dedication to delivering high-quality, accurate and reliable clinical data. Validating three times the number of streams as the average DAV program
- [KONZA Health Joins Missouri eLTSS Project Phase 2 to Advance Person-Centered Care for Individuals with IDD](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-joins-missouri-eltss/) - KONZA Health is proud to announce its partnership in Phase 2 of the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Electronic Long-Term Services and Supports (eLTSS) Data Exchange Project. This initiative represents a major step forward in advancing secure, person-centered data exchange to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Missouri. Launched in collaboration with
- [Empowering Healthcare with Reliable Data: KONZA Health’s Commitment to Quality](https://www.konza.org/news/empowering-healthcare-with-reliable-data-konzas-commitment-to-quality/) - At KONZA, we know that ensuring data quality is essential for making informed decisions, improving patient care, and driving cost-effective solutions.
- [Building Trust in Healthcare Data](https://www.konza.org/news/building-trust-in-healthcare-data/) - By Melissa Talley, BSN, MBA, Director of Quality Clinical Services Data quality is one of the most intractable problems that affects all users of healthcare information. Providers need confidence in data from third-party systems to make clinical decisions. Patients need to know their data will move smoothly and accurately across systems. And Payers need to trust that data is
- [Upcoming Event: KONZA Health Quarterly Lunch & Learn](https://www.konza.org/news/upcoming-event-konza-quarterly-lunch-learn/) - CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights Join us for our next Quarterly Lunch & Learn, where we’ll dive into training on our CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights. This session, led by Rhonda Spellmeier, MBA, BSN, RN, will offer valuable insights into maximizing the functionality and benefits of our platform to enhance your workflow and
- [Quality, Workflow, and Health Information Exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/quality-workflow-and-health-information-exchange/) - By Rhonda Spellmeier MBA, BSN, RN, HIE Workflow Specialist Quality is the bedrock of healthcare. Everyone, including clinicians, administrators, payers, and patients wants to ensure the care being provided is appropriate, effective, and efficient. With the explosion of electronic health record implementations in the last fifteen years, quality is still at the forefront of our
- [Upcoming Event: KONZA Health Connections Webinar](https://www.konza.org/news/upcoming-event-konza-connections-webinar/) - Mark your calendars for our next quarterly membership webinar, KONZA Health Connections! This session is designed to keep you informed and connected with the latest updates from KONZA Health. During this webinar, you'll: Learn about new developments in our products and services. Gain valuable insights into how KONZA Health is advancing health information exchange and
- [Mesh Health Solutions Partners with KONZA Health: Transforming Prior Authorization for Payers and Providers](https://www.konza.org/news/mesh-health-solutions-partners-with-konza-transforming-prior-authorization-for-payers-and-providers/) - Mesh Health Solutions, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced a strategic partnership with KONZA Health, a nationwide Health Information Exchange (HIEs) and a Qualified Health Information Networks® (QHINsTM) under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementTM (TEFCATM). This collaboration aims to streamline the Prior Authorization (PA) process, enhancing connectivity between
- [Upcoming Event: KONZA Health Quarterly Lunch & Learn](https://www.konza.org/news/upcoming-event-konza-quarterly-lunch-learn-2/) - CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Lunch & Learn, where we’ll provide in-depth training on the CareAlign Provider Portal and HQ Insights. Led by Rhonda Spellmeier, MBA, BSN, RN, this session will deliver practical insights to help you unlock the full potential of our platform, streamline your workflow, and
- [KONZA Health Unveils New CareAlign Tutorial: Streamlining Clinical Workflows and Enhancing Care Coordination](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-unveils-new-carealign-tutorial-streamlining-clinical-workflows-and-enhancing-care-coordination/) - Discover KONZA's CareAlign tutorial—see how real-time data integration streamlines clinical workflows and enhances care coordination for healthcare providers.
- [Strengthening Rural Care: What States Need to Know About the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program](https://www.konza.org/news/strengthening-rural-care-what-states-need-to-know-about-the-cms-rural-health-transformation-program/) - Rural communities are the backbone of American health care, but they face real challenges with access, workforce, and digital connectivity. To address these gaps, CMS created the Rural Health Transformation Program, a 50-billion-dollar investment over five years. This is one of the largest commitments ever made to rural health and it gives states the chance
- [KONZA Health Showcases Trusted Interoperability and Payer Innovation at eSolutions Xchange 2025](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-health-showcases-trusted-interoperability-and-payer-innovation-at-esolutions-xchange-2025/) - Kansas City, MO - August 2025 KONZA Health, a national nonprofit Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN), made a strong impression at this year's eSolutions Xchange (ESX) 2025 Conference, highlighting its mission-driven role in helping payers and providers meet interoperability, quality, and compliance goals. Elevating Quality Reporting with QMOE At ESX, KONZA Health and its long-standing
- [KONZA Health Earns Qualified Health Information Network<sup>TM</sup> Designation](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-earns-qualified-health-information-network-designation/) - A Leader in Nationwide Interoperability KONZA Health announced today that it has been designated as a Qualified Health Information Network (QHINTM) to facilitate the exchange of health data on a nationwide scale. QHINs will be instrumental in expanding provider and consumer access to health information to improve care coordination, decrease costs and enhance health outcomes overall.
- [A Year in Review: KONZA Health's Annual Impact Report](https://www.konza.org/news/a-year-in-review-konzas-annual-impact-report/) - With an eventful 2023 in the rearview mirror and the promise of an optimistic 2024, we are proud to share KONZA Health’s first Annual Impact Report with a comprehensive look at our past year’s collective achievements. Kudos to our staff, Board of Directors, medical societies and technology partners that made 2023 a success.
- [Dish on Health IT Podcast: TEFCA Chronicles - KONZA Health's Journey to Becoming a QHIN](https://www.konza.org/news/dish-on-health-it-podcast-tefca-chronicles-konzas-journey-to-becoming-a-qhin/) - Point-of-Care Partners (POCP) Dish on Health IT hosts, Pooja Babbrah and Jocelyn Keegan, welcomed Laura McCrary, Ed.D., President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of KONZA Health on their February 1, 2024 podcast. Laura McCrary spoke with the hosts about KONZA Health's journey to becoming one of the first five Designated QHINs: Why KONZA Health pursued QHIN status Insight into the
- [Jonathan Smith, MPH Appointed to Board of Directors](https://www.konza.org/news/jonathan-smith-appointed-to-board-of-directors/) - KONZA Health, a Designated Qualified Health Information NetworkTM that facilitates the seamless national exchange of comprehensive medical information, today announced the appointment of the newest member to its Board of Directors, Jonathan Smith, M.P.H. As the Executive Director of Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health in Lawrence, KS, Smith brings over a decade of senior leadership experience
- [333 KONZA Health-Powered Sites Earn and/or Maintain Validated Data Stream Designation in Rigorous NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program](https://www.konza.org/news/333-konza-powered-sites-earn-validated-data/) - KONZA Health has earned the Validated Data Stream designation for its sixth cohort in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. 333 KONZA Health-powered sites have earned and maintained this selective designation, illustrating KONZA Health’s
- [Louisiana Healthcare Connections Partners with Louisiana State Medical Society to Empower Independent Medical Practices](https://www.konza.org/news/louisiana-healthcare-connections-partners-with-louisiana-state-medical-society-to-empower-independent-medical-practices/) - In a strategic move to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for independent medical practices in Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is joining forces with the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS). This collaborative initiative aims to extend value-based payments and quality incentives to independent practitioners, enabling them to harness the benefits of economies
- [KONZA Health and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Pioneer Public Health Project](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-and-kansas-department-of-health-and-environmentpioneer-public-health-project/) - A Real-Time Alerting System to Combat Multidrug-Resistant Organisms KONZA Health has partnered with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to pioneer a nationwide first: a pilot project that provides real-time alerting to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). MDROs are bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics and the medicines used to
- [SacValley MedShare and KONZA Health Launch New Analytic Dashboards in Support of Behavioral Health ](https://www.konza.org/news/sacvalley-medshare-and-konza-national-network-launch-new-analytic-dashboards-in-support-of-behavioral-health/) - SacValley MedShare, in collaboration with KONZA Health, is pleased to announce the launch of new behavioral health analytic dashboards to support California’s behavioral health providers. The dashboards were developed to meet the Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Program (BHQIP) requirements and are built from SacValley MedShare HIE data. They are designed to provide clinicians with critical clinical
- [Dr. Claude Brunson Appointed to KONZA Health’s Board of Directors ](https://www.konza.org/news/dr-claude-brunson-appointed-to-konza-national-networks-board-of-directors/) - Today, KONZA Health announced the appointment of Claude Brunson, MD as the newest member to their Board of Directors. As the Executive Director of the Mississippi State Medical Association, Brunson brings to KONZA Health decades of medical expertise, strategy and leadership experience. Before overseeing the Mississippi State Medical Association, Brunson led the External Affairs Division
- [KONZA Health Announces Karla Mills as New Chief Operating Officer](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-announces-karla-mills-as-new-chief-operating-officer/) - Today, KONZA Health announced that Karla Mills has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. As a clinical, technology and business leader, Mills will lead and scale KONZA Health’s product operations, as well as oversee membership engagement and policy management. She will report directly to KONZA Health’s President & CEO, Laura McCrary, Ed.D.
- [KONZA Health’s Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) Application Accepted](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-networks-qualified-health-information-network-qhin-application-accepted/) - KONZA Health announced today that their application to be a designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) is complete and has been accepted for review by the Sequoia Project as the Recognized Coordinating Entity for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. The 21st Century Cures Act called on the ONC to create and/or support a
- [KONZA Health Among First to Receive Approval for Qualified Health Information Network Application](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-among-first-toreceive-approval-forqualified-health-information-network-application/) - Kansas Health Information Network, Inc., DBA KONZA Health announced today it is one of the first organizations to have its application approved to continue to the testing and onboarding phase to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
- [KONZA Health Achieves HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-Year (r2) Certification](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-achieves-hitrust-risk-based-2-year-r2-certification/) - Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Meeting Key Regulations to Protect Sensitive Data KONZA Health, a leading provider of powering health data interoperability nationwide, has announced today the KONZA Health Interoperability Platform has earned certified status by HITRUST for information security. HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that KONZA Health’s Interoperability Platform has met demanding
- [Who are the TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) Candidates?](https://www.konza.org/news/who-are-the-tefca-qualified-health-information-network-qhin-candidates/) - The TEFCA QHIN applicants' health information networks collectively process billions of annual transactions across all fifty states. Earlier this month, ONC approved the first group of Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) candidates to implement the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Read more
- [KONZA Health Earns Validated Data Stream Designation for Third Cohort in NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program](https://www.konza.org/news/konza-national-network-earns-validated-data-stream-designation-for-third-cohort-in-ncqa-data-aggregator-validation-program/) - KONZA Health has earned the Validated Data Stream designation for its third cohort in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. Nearly 245 KONZA Health-powered sites earned this selective designation, illustrating KONZA Health’s commitment

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- [Home](https://www.konza.org/) - Advancing nationwide interoperability to improve patient outcomes and public health As one of the first Designated QHINs under TEFCA, KONZA National Network is unifying health information networks by facilitating the seamless exchange of comprehensive medical information on a national scale. Learn More KONZA National Network KONZA advances health information sharing, enabling better care management, transformative
- [Events](https://www.konza.org/company/events/) - Upcoming Webinars Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our expert-led webinars designed to support healthcare professionals in navigating evolving challenges and opportunities. Register now to secure your spot! July 16th | 12:00-1:00 PM CT Gateway & Gateway Plus Training Join KONZA Health for a live training session on the KONZA Health/KHIN HIE Provider
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- [Gateway](https://www.konza.org/gateway/) - KONZA Health Gateway and Gateway Plus A clearer way to see the whole patient story Give your teams fast, reliable access to clinical information that actually helps care. Gateway is your secure entry point to trusted exchange across the KONZA Health network. Gateway Plus builds on that foundation by providing even more nationwide accessibility. Who
- [Policies](https://www.konza.org/resources/policies/) - Privacy & Security Policies KONZA Health is committed to complying with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding privacy and security including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH).We demonstrate our commitment by implementing physical, technical and administrative
- [Quality Measure Optimizer Elite](https://www.konza.org/quality-measure-optimizer-elite/) - Quality Measure Optimizer Elite® A unified way to see performance, close care gaps faster, and reduce the manual burden of quality reporting. Built for providers who need real time visibility into data that actually supports patient care. Who QM Optimizer Elite® Serves Hospitals and health systems Primary care and specialty practices Behavioral health and community
- [News & Events](https://www.konza.org/company/news/) - See All of our Events Events All AllBlogNewsPress ReleaseQHIN June 22, 2025 | Blog Advancing Data Integrity: DAV Cohort 10 Reflects KONZA’s Continued Leadership Every patient encounter, every quality score, and every care decision depends on one thing: the accuracy of… Read More April 24, 2025 | Press Release KONZA Health Joins Missouri eLTSS Project
- [Media Center](https://www.konza.org/company/media/) - Welcome to the KONZA Health Media Center - your one-stop source for official media materials, leadership bios, downloadable assets, and public-facing facts about our organization. This page is built for reporters, conference organizers, partner organizations, and anyone who needs direct access to approved information. Quick Access News & Press ReleasesOur latest announcements, partnerships, and media
- [HIE Services](https://www.konza.org/products-services/hie-services/) - Discover Health Information Exchange solutions offered by KONZA Health, designed to empower physicians and healthcare providers to elevate patient care. With our suite of products and services that integrate with clinical workflows, we enable healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Enhance your interoperability strategy by gaining deeper insights into your patients through access to their
- [QHIN](https://www.konza.org/company/qhin/) - KONZA Health QHINTM Qualified Health Information Networks® Advancing Healthcare Interoperability What is TEFCATM As one of the first Designated QHINsTM, KONZA Health has been part of the process to operationalize the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCATM). Partnering with the Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE®), The Sequoia Project, one of the primary objectives of TEFCA is
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- [HQInsights](https://www.konza.org/products-services/analytic-services/hq-insights/) - Analytic platforms providing actionable data insights to improve health outcomes. Utilize health information exchange to power your analytic strategy and gain meaningful intelligence. Analyze and visualize collected health data across care settings. Explore high-value analytic results to optimize patient health outcomes. Utilize analytic tools to reveal greater insights into your patient population. Our platforms enable
- [Patient Portal](https://www.konza.org/patient-portal/) - Patient Portal Effective March 1, 2026, KONZA Health is transitioning to a new patient portal system that leverages the TEFCA QHIN national network. The new system will provide more comprehensive information from other states, high levels of security and patient choice. Within TEFCA, Individual Access Services (IAS) refers to the specific pathway that lets patients request their
- [Patient Resources](https://www.konza.org/patient-resources/) - Patient Portal Effective March 1, 2026, KONZA Health is transitioning to a new patient portal system that leverages the TEFCA QHIN national network. The new system will provide more comprehensive information from other states, high levels of security and patient choice. Within TEFCA, Individual Access Services (IAS) refers to the specific pathway that lets patients request their
- [Board of Directors](https://www.konza.org/company/board-of-directors/) - Comprising experienced professionals and experts from diverse fields, our board ensures strategic direction, governance, and quality in the health information exchange. Chairman Joe Davison, MD KHIN Practicing Physician West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. Vice Chairman Chad Austin President Kansas Hospital Association Treasurer Jerry Slaughter Senior Executive Advisor Kansas Medical Society Robert H. Aseltine, Jr., Ph.D.
- [Leadership](https://www.konza.org/company/leadership/) - Get to know our leadership team and their commitment to our mission, values, and the success of our collective journey. Laura McCrary, Ed.D President & CEO Read Bio Preview modal- Laura McCrary, Ed.D. is a seasoned healthcare executive with 25 years of experience in the industry. With a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative
- [Mobile Contact Us](https://www.konza.org/m-contact/) - Contact Us KHIN is the statewide health information exchange for Kansas, supporting secure data sharing across providers, hospitals, and public health. It is operated by KONZA Health, a designated QHIN under TEFCA™, and powered by KONZA's national infrastructure and compliance services. Subscribe to our Newsletter
- [About Us](https://www.konza.org/company/about-us/) - KONZA Health is a national health data and interoperability organization transforming information into action. As a Designated QHIN™ under TEFCA™, we securely connect healthcare stakeholders through trusted infrastructure, clinical intelligence, and whole-person care. Founded in 2010 as the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN), KONZA Health has grown from a statewide health information exchange into a
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- [Products & Services](https://www.konza.org/products-services/) - HIE Services Discover health information exchange solutions offered by KONZA Health, designed to empower physicians and healthcare providers to elevate patient care. With our suite of products and services that integrate with clinical workflows, we enable healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Learn more about your patients by accessing their longitudinal medical records, including prior
- [NCQA Data Aggregator Validation](https://www.konza.org/products-services/data-services/dav-accreditation/) - Elevating Healthcare Data Quality with NCQA DAV Accreditation Leading the Charge in Data Integrity Data integrity and accuracy are critical in healthcare. KONZA Health is a frontrunner in this domain, leading the largest number of facilities nationwide through NCQA Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) Accreditation. Understanding NCQA DAV Accreditation The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- [Rapid Alerts](https://www.konza.org/products-services/data-services/rapid-alerts/) - Flexible information-sharing solutions designed to improve patient care Delivered directly into your information system, our RapidAlerts products improve the management of your population with real-time notifications that integrate into your clinical workflows. Receive configurable alerts on inpatient or emergency visits for your patient population. Aggregate clinical data from across the community in a single connection.
- [FAQs](https://www.konza.org/resources/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions What is KONZA Health's accessibility commitment for digital resources? Expand Accessibility Statement and Digital Property Disclaimer The KONZA Health National network Public Website is committed to making the digital property accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an accessible digital property that conforms to Section 508
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- [What is TEFCA](https://www.konza.org/company/qhin/what-is-tefca/) - What is TEFCATM Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCATM) The 21st Century Cures Act called on the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT to create and support a Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). TEFCA outlines a common set of technical and legal requirements to simplify and enable nationwide exchange
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- [Quality Measures](https://www.konza.org/resources/quality-measures/) - KONZA Health | Resources | Quality Measures KONZA Health Quality Metrics KONZA Health's ONC- and NCQA-certified quality measure platform allows KONZA Health to compute Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) I and III reports for submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). KONZA Health's unique model incorporates data from all the locations a patient may have received
- [HIE Return on Investment](https://www.konza.org/resources/hie-return-on-investment/) - HIE participation is not only beneficial for improving patient care coordination, monitoring, disease management, and transitions of care, but also provides other important positive returns on investment. Cost Savings One of the key ROI benefits is cost savings. HIE participation eliminates redundant tests and procedures, enabling healthcare organizations to provide care to patients more efficiently,
- [QHIN Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.konza.org/company/qhin/qhin-faq/) - FAQs - QHINTM Get answers to all your QHIN-related questions. What does it cost to join the KONZA Health QHINTM? There are no costs to join the KONZA Health QHIN outside normal subscription and implementation fees. What happens if I opt out of the KONZA Health QHIN? You can still participate and receive all
- [Networks We Serve](https://www.konza.org/networks-we-serve/) - KONZA Health helps our customers connect to the world. As a member of eHealth Exchange KONZA Health works with health care providers across the nation to design custom solutions to meet their unique needs. KONZA Health connects health care systems together to share data internally and with external partners such as the Veterans Administration, Military
- [ACOs & CINs](https://www.konza.org/markets/acos-cins/)
- [Analytic Services](https://www.konza.org/products-services/analytic-services/) - Analytic platforms providing actionable data insights to improve health outcomes. Utilize health information exchange to power your analytic strategy and gain meaningful intelligence. Analyze and visualize collected health data across care settings. Explore high-value analytic results to optimize patient health outcomes. Utilize analytic tools to reveal greater insights into your patient population. Our platforms enable
- [Curation Data Services](https://www.konza.org/products-services/data-services/curation-data-services/) - Revolutionize payer risk adjustment workflows with our comprehensive Curation Data Services solution, designed to seamlessly aggregate and consolidate member information. Key Features: Experience the convenience of a one-stop solution Nationwide accessibility through expansive data networks Innovative patient panel model for intuitive data management High-volume and optimized processing capabilities Empower Your Analytic Strategy: Gain deep insights
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.konza.org/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions for KONZA Health Last updated: September 26, 2023 Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service. Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear
- [KONZA Health Quality Metrics](https://www.konza.org/products-services/analytic-services/konza-quality-metrics/) - KONZA Health's ONC- and NCQA-certified quality measure platform allows KONZA Health to compute Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) I and III reports for submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). KONZA Health's unique model incorporates data from all the locations a patient may have received care. This is far superior to only
- [De-Identified Data Offering](https://www.konza.org/products-services/analytic-services/de-identified-data-offering/) - KONZA Health | Products & Services | Analytic Services | De-Identified Data Offering KONZA Health De-Identified Healthcare Data The transformative power of de-identified patient data is at the center of healthcare improvement. KONZA Health De-Identified Data is an analytical platform that offers seamless access to robust, representative and high-quality health data, enabling self-service query, view and analysis. Our innovative de-identified data
- [Data Services](https://www.konza.org/products-services/data-services/) - Data Delivery Services Do more with healthcare data We understand the importance of high-quality health data. Our comprehensive suite of Data Delivery Services is designed to: Help providers better understand populations Improve risk management Elevate care transitions Ease reporting burdens Drive efficiencies in payment and operations KONZA Health | Products & Services | Data Services RapidAlerts Improve the management
- [Payers](https://www.konza.org/markets/payers/)
- [Providers](https://www.konza.org/markets/providers/)
- [HIEs](https://www.konza.org/markets/hies/)
- [Company](https://www.konza.org/company/)
- [Resources](https://www.konza.org/resources/)
- [Markets](https://www.konza.org/markets/)

## Templates

- [Product Services layout](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-services-layout/) - HIE Services HIE Services Power your interoperability strategy while learning more about your patients by accessing their longitudinal medical records. Gateway & Gateway Plus Data Delivery Services DAV Accreditation Elevating healthcare data with NCQA RapidAlerts Real-time notifications that integrate with clinical and operational workflows Analytics Services HQ Insights Analytic platform providing actionable data insights to
- [Resources layout](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-services-layout-copy-copy/) - Tutorials & Guides Review video tutorials and documentation of products and services Learn more Policies Learn about our physical, technical and administrative safeguards Learn more HIE Return on Investment Discover the benefits of HIE participation Learn more FAQs Explore our FAQs for quick answers to common questions Learn more
- [Company layout](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-services-layout-copy-copy-2/) - About Us Leadership Board of Directors News & Events Media Center Careers Contact Us
- [Three cards](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/three-cards-2/)
- [Three cards](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/three-cards/)
- [Available Dashboards](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/available-dashboards/)
- [Book a Demo Column](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/book-a-demo-column/)
- [Networks](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-services-layout-copy-copy-2-copy/) - Health Information Exchange South Carolina Connecticut Georgia Louisiana Kansas Mississippi New Jersey Missouri Partners Genesis Link SacValley
- [Our Story Info](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/our-story-info/) - Our Evolution at a Glance: 2010 - KHIN is Established Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) is launched Mission: Enable secure, statewide clinical data exchange Provider-led model earns broad trust and adoption across Kansas 2014 - Expanding Across State Lines KONZA National Network emerges Supports multistate collaborations with providers, payers, public health agencies, and other healthcare
- [Prod/Services Row Styling](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/prod-services-row-styling/)
- [QHIN Resources](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/qhin-resources/) - KONZA Health QHIN Education Webinar Video Documents
- [Product Info Box](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-info-box/)
- [Blue Outline Button](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/blue-outline-button/)
- [Submenu Header](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/submenu-header/)
- [QHIN Form](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/qhin-form/) - "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Company* Job TItle* Your Question(s)*
- [News Row](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/news-row/)
- [Title Icon Box](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/title-icon-box/)
- [Breadcrumbs](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/breadcrumbs/) - KONZA Health / Breadcrumbs
- [Page Headines](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/page-headines/)
- [H2 -general](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/h2-general/)
- [Button White Outline](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/button-white-outline/)
- [Default Blue Button](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/default-blue-button/)
- [Markets layout](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/product-services-layout-copy/) - Providers Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur eleifend ornare ligula non faucibus. Learn More Payers Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur eleifend ornare ligula non faucibus. Learn More HIEs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur eleifend ornare ligula non faucibus. Learn More ACOs & CINs Lorem
- [Header](https://www.konza.org/news/fl-builder-template/header/)

## Categories

- [News](https://www.konza.org/news/category/news/)
- [Press Release](https://www.konza.org/news/category/press-release/)
- [QHIN](https://www.konza.org/news/category/qhin/)
- [Blog](https://www.konza.org/news/category/blog/)

## Tags

- [KONZA Health](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/konza/)
- [CareAlign](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/carealign/)
- [Healthcare](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare/)
- [Clinical](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/clinical/)
- [interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/interoperability/)
- [health information exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/health-information-exchange/)
- [HIE](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/hie/)
- [QHIN](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/qhin/)
- [TEFCA](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/tefca/)
- [healthcare data security](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-data-security/)
- [data exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/data-exchange/)
- [DirectTrust](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/directtrust/)
- [HITRUST](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/hitrust/)
- [MARS-e](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/mars-e/)
- [CMS compliance](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/cms-compliance/)
- [healthcare compliance](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-compliance/)
- [data governance](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/data-governance/)
- [health data interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/health-data-interoperability/)
- [secure data exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/secure-data-exchange/)
- [CMS Digital Health Network](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/cms-digital-health-network/)
- [Digital Health Ecosystem](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/digital-health-ecosystem/)
- [Healthcare interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-interoperability/)
- [Qualified Health Information Network](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/qualified-health-information-network/)
- [FHIR interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/fhir-interoperability/)
- [Patient data access](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/patient-data-access/)
- [Healthcare data exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-data-exchange/)
- [Value-based care](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/value-based-care/)
- [Healthcare data quality](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-data-quality/)
- [HIPAA compliant data sharing](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/hipaa-compliant-data-sharing/)
- [Longitudinal patient record](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/longitudinal-patient-record/)
- [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services/)
- [CMS designation](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/cms-designation/)
- [Federal healthcare interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/federal-healthcare-interoperability/)
- [National health data infrastructure](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/national-health-data-infrastructure/)
- [ASTP ONC interoperability](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/astp-onc-interoperability/)
- [NCQA Data Aggregation Validation](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/ncqa-data-aggregation-validation/)
- [HITRUST certification](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/hitrust-certification/)
- [DirectTrust accreditation](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/directtrust-accreditation/)
- [MARS-e compliance](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/mars-e-compliance/)
- [Rapid Alerts](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/rapid-alerts/)
- [Real-time ADT notifications](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/real-time-adt-notifications/)
- [Care coordination tools](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/care-coordination-tools/)
- [Population health analytics](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/population-health-analytics/)
- [Quality measure optimization](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/quality-measure-optimization/)
- [Care gap closure](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/care-gap-closure/)
- [Data aggregation platform](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/data-aggregation-platform/)
- [EHR agnostic integration](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/ehr-agnostic-integration/)
- [Healthcare API FHIR](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-api-fhir/)
- [Clinical data exchange](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/clinical-data-exchange/)
- [Claims and clinical data integration](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/claims-and-clinical-data-integration/)
- [Health plans](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/health-plans/)
- [Payers](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/payers/)
- [Providers](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/providers/)
- [Hospitals](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/hospitals/)
- [Care coordinators](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/care-coordinators/)
- [Population health leaders](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/population-health-leaders/)
- [Healthcare IT leaders](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-it-leaders/)
- [Interoperability leaders](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/interoperability-leaders/)
- [Improved patient outcomes](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/improved-patient-outcomes/)
- [Reduced healthcare costs](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/reduced-healthcare-costs/)
- [Real-time clinical insights](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/real-time-clinical-insights/)
- [Data-driven care decisions](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/data-driven-care-decisions/)
- [Care continuity](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/care-continuity/)
- [Healthcare efficiency](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-efficiency/)
- [Closing care gaps](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/closing-care-gaps/)
- [Healthcare press release](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-press-release/)
- [Digital health innovation](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/digital-health-innovation/)
- [Healthcare technology news](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/healthcare-technology-news/)
- [Interoperability news](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/interoperability-news/)
- [CMS initiative](https://www.konza.org/news/tag/cms-initiative/)