Civitas Networks for Health

What Civitas Networks for Health does

Civitas Networks for Health is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit collaborative founded in August 2021 through the merger of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI) and the Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC). It represents 150–170+ member organizations spanning health information exchanges (HIEs), Health Data Utilities (HDUs), Community Information Exchanges (CIEs), Regional Health Improvement Collaboratives (RHICs), All-Payer Claims Databases (APCDs), Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), and Community Care Hubs (CCHs). The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; instead it advances interoperability through HL7 FHIR standards adoption, SDOH data standardization via the Gravity Project partnership, and Health Data Utility framework development.

The organization's product portfolio consists of member programs and convening assets rather than technology: the Annual Conference (2026 edition in Arlington, Virginia, September 22–24), FHIR Webinar Series, Collaboratives in Action peer-learning forum, monthly Network News forum, Member Roundtables, quarterly Public Policy Briefings, the Government Relations and Advocacy Committee (GRAC), and the SDOH and Interoperability Workgroup. It also co-produces the annual National HIO Survey with UCSF and ONC, and publishes framework guidance including the Draft HDU Framework Supplement.

Civitas generates revenue through three streams: tiered membership dues ranging from $7,000 to $27,500 annually based on member organization revenue and member category (Full/Affiliate vs. Strategic Business & Technology), annual conference sponsorships (e.g., Silver tier at $12,000 for SB&T members), and grant funding from philanthropy such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: peer referrals, the annual D.C. Fly-In advocacy event, monthly webinars, and roundtables drive member acquisition and retention. The organization operates from Portland, Maine and Washington, D.C., with Jolie Ritzo serving as CEO since November 2025.

Name

Civitas Networks for Health

Legal name

Civitas Networks for Health

Website

https://civitasforhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Civitas Networks for Health is a national nonprofit collaborative of 150–170+ member organizations — including HIEs, HDUs, CIEs, and quality collaboratives — advancing health data interoperability, SDOH standards, and federal advocacy through member programming, annual conferences, and policy convening.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Data Interoperability Collaborative

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care (BPAGACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Health information exchange
• Interoperability standards advocacy
• Health data utility frameworks
• Social determinants of health data
• Nonprofit healthcare collaborative

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Civitas generates revenue through tiered membership dues based on member organization annual revenue. Full/Affiliate members and Strategic Business & Technology (SB&T) members pay different rates across four revenue tiers.
2. Annual Conference Sponsorships: The organization generates revenue through conference sponsorships, with Silver sponsorship valued at $12,000 for SB&T members. Sponsorship prospectus available for the annual conference.
3. Grant Funding: Civitas receives grant funding from foundations such as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support specific initiatives like the Gravity Project partnership and pilot programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Civitas Networks for Health is a national nonprofit collaborative that provides membership-based convening, advocacy, and programming for 150+ member organizations working in health information exchange, health data utility development, and cross-sector data interoperability. Its core offerings include annual conferences, educational webinars, peer-to-peer learning forums, policy briefings, working groups, and published research/frameworks. The organization operates as a convener and national advocate rather than a technology product vendor.

Product overview

Civitas Networks for Health is a national nonprofit collaborative of over 150 member organizations working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder approaches to improve health. The organization serves as a convening and advocacy body rather than a technology product company, offering a portfolio of member programs including the Annual Conference, FHIR Webinar Series, Collaboratives in Action programming, Network News monthly forums, Member Roundtables, Public Policy Briefings, and working groups on SDOH and interoperability. The organization also produces the annual National HIO Survey in partnership with UCSF and ONC, and publishes framework guidance such as the Health Data Utility Framework Supplement. Membership categories include Full Members (HIEs, HDUs, APCDs, RHICs, CIEs, CCHs, QIOs), Affiliate Members, and Strategic Business and Technology (SB&T) members.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Annual Conference Annual national conference bringing together hundreds of industry leaders, decision-makers, implementers, and innovators to discuss interoperability, data-driven quality improvement, social determinants of health, public health, and health outcomes.
• Membership Program Formal membership program with tiered dues based on annual revenue, including Full Members (HIEs, HDUs, CIEs, RHICs, APCDs, QIOs, CCHs), Affiliate Members (governmental agencies, philanthropy, industry associations), and Strategic Business & Technology members.
• FHIR Webinar Series Educational webinar series focused on HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards and interoperability initiatives.
• Collaboratives in Action Peer-to-peer learning forum and programming library featuring member-led presentations on health data exchange, community information exchanges, and health data utility frameworks.
• Network News Monthly all-member virtual forum providing network updates, member spotlights, and presentations on priority topics.
• Member Roundtables Facilitated discussions on specialized topics including political determinants of health, SDOH and interoperability, and Medicaid partnerships.
• Public Policy Briefings Quarterly briefings covering legislative activity, regulatory developments, and policy priorities relevant to health data organizations.
• National HIO Survey Collaborative research initiative with UCSF and ONC providing comprehensive analysis of health information exchange organizations nationwide, the most comprehensive poll of HIEs in the industry.
• Health Data Utility Framework Supplement Resource defining core capabilities and functions for Health Data Utilities, developed to support increased interoperability across the HIE landscape.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47 Congressional meetings conducted during 2026 Fly-In with consistent messaging about locally governed organizations as implementation layer for national health priorities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, supporting and core.

• GuidehousestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Civitas partnered with Guidehouse to support state and local health agencies working to advance health data modernization efforts. The partnership leverages Guidehouse's consulting expertise to extend Civitas member support capabilities.
• HealthBeginssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Civitas partnered with HealthBegins on the Social Care Voice Co-Design initiative, bringing together over 15 leaders in diverse social care settings to elevate provider perspectives on Gravity data standards and resources.
• Troutman Pepper StrategiessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2023Troutman Pepper Strategies facilitated the 2026 D.C. Fly-In and provides ongoing public policy briefing support to Civitas members on legislative and regulatory developments.
• University of California San Francisco (UCSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Civitas partners with UCSF School of Medicine's Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research Center to conduct the annual National Health Information Exchange Organization (HIO) Survey, the most comprehensive poll of HIEs in the industry, with federal support from ONC.
• Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ONC provides federal support for the National HIO Survey conducted in partnership with UCSF and Civitas. The survey provides authoritative data on health information exchange organization capabilities and engagement.
• Gravity ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Civitas partners with Gravity Project, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to implement social determinants of health (SDOH) data standards at pilot sites nationwide. The partnership facilitates dissemination and implementation of Gravity's HL7 FHIR-based standards through engaging national, regional, and local community partners. Pilot sites include University of Colorado, Pima County (Arizona), New York state, and MyHealth Access Network (Oklahoma).
• Intrepid AscentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntrepid Ascent partners with Civitas on thought leadership regarding HIE-CIE alignment and whole-person care. CEO Danie Carter co-authored blog posts with Civitas CEO on health data infrastructure topics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives): Member organization for health IT executives that focuses on advocacy, education, and professional development. CHIME shares Civitas's mission of advancing interoperability and federal policy engagement around health data infrastructure.
• HL7 International (Health Level Seven): Standards development organization for health data interoperability, including the FHIR standard that Civitas actively promotes through its FHIR Webinar Series. HL7 operates a comparable nonprofit, member-supported model centered on health data standards and convening.
• DirectTrust: Nonprofit industry alliance that develops and promotes trust frameworks for health information exchange. DirectTrust's standards-promotion, member-supported convening model and focus on interoperability directly parallels Civitas's Health Data Utility and HIE support work.
• AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association): Membership organization for health information management professionals that combines advocacy, education, and standards work. AHIMA's member-driven convening and federal advocacy model directly mirrors Civitas's approach in the health data ecosystem.
• CommonWell Health Alliance: Member-led nonprofit alliance promoting nationwide health data interoperability through a shared network and services. CommonWell's member-supported, standards-focused model aligns closely with Civitas's mission to enable cross-organizational health data exchange.
• AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association): Professional association for informatics professionals that operates as a member-supported nonprofit focused on advancing health informatics, interoperability, and applied data use in care. AMIA's member convening and standards-adjacent work overlap with Civitas's interoperability mission.
• Carequality: Multi-stakeholder collaborative that develops and operates a trust framework for health data exchange. Carequality's member-governed, interoperability-focused convening model is highly comparable to Civitas's role enabling cross-network health data sharing.
• eHealth Initiative (eHI): Nonprofit membership organization that convenes stakeholders to drive health IT and interoperability policy. eHI shares Civitas's advocacy-driven, multi-stakeholder convening approach and similar focus on health data exchange standards.
• HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society): Global nonprofit member organization focused on health information and technology. HIMSS convenes health IT stakeholders through conferences, advocacy, and education, closely paralleling Civitas's member-driven, convening, and advocacy-based model around health data and interoperability.

Broad incumbents

• Health Level Seven (HL7) FHIR Foundation: Broader HL7 ecosystem that drives FHIR adoption through working groups, education, and tooling. While operating a wider scope, its FHIR-focused member programming overlaps substantially with Civitas's FHIR Webinar Series and standards-promotion activity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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