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 discussion, the presentation outlined practical steps to improve healthcare data, from understanding and onboarding to continuous improvement and collaboration. KONZA Health’s validated data and cross-sector partnerships were showcased as proof that progress is possible, even in the face of complex systemic barriers.

Vik Wadhwani, NCQA’s Chief Product and Transformation Officer, spotlighted KONZA Health as an example of innovation in action:

“KONZA Health shows what’s possible when purpose drives innovation. In partnership with SSI, they are implementing a fully digital operational measurement capability-without relying on traditional HEDIS infrastructure. By merging clinical and claims data into a unified patient history, they’re working to deliver digital quality insights directly at the point of care. It’s a compelling example of progress in action.”

KONZA Health’s presence at the Summit underscored its leadership in advancing trusted, interoperable, and actionable health data – turning information into measurable improvement across care systems.