NHIT

What NHIT does

NHIT (National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on June 8, 2008, headquartered in Washington, DC at 1629 K Street NW. The organization was established with initial support from the Office of Minority Health (OMH), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at NIH, with a mission to advance health equity through health information technology for underserved communities. NHIT operates across five pillars: Workforce, Innovation, Policy, Research, and Community Engagement.

The organization's core product is the NHIT Data Fusion Center®, a cloud-based analytics platform built on Tyler Technologies' Socrata platform running exclusively on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and Amazon Athena. The platform aggregates de-identified, publicly available Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) data from HHS, USDA, FCC, BEA, CMS, and DHS, enriched with private industry metadata, totaling approximately 100 million rows and 3,500+ features since launch in January 2021. Complementary programs include NHIT INSPIRED™ (workforce development including an AI Academy with a first-of-its-kind Agentic AI course), NHIT Care Campaign® (disaster recovery and emergency health IT infrastructure — notably equipping 100+ clinics in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria), the USVI Community Health Empowerment pilot in Harvey Community, the Rural Georgia Pilot Project with Fort Valley State University for diabetes management, and the Capital Bridge funding toolkit.

NHIT's business model is grant- and sponsorship-driven. Revenue streams include federal and territorial grants (USVI Department of Human Services, Office of Insular Affairs, HHS, NIH/NIMHD), corporate sponsorships (Genentech as Lead Sponsor for the 2026 Community Health Innovation Summit, Hims & Hers, AWS credits), individual donations, and strategic partnerships. The organization operates lean with 1-10 employees augmented by Board Members, National Advisors, Consultants, Fellows, Interns, and part-time volunteers, led by CEO Luis Belén and Board Chair Donna Christensen (Former Congresswoman, USVI). Customers/stakeholders include government agencies (federal, state, territorial, local), academic institutions (George Mason, Tulane, Stony Brook, Howard, Fort Valley, SUNY, UC Berkeley, Brown, Morgan State, University of the Virgin Islands), health systems, tech companies, and the Telehealth Equity Coalition of nearly 100 organizations.

Name

NHIT

Legal name

NATIONAL HEALTH IT COLLABORATIVE FOR THE UNDERSERVED (NHIT®)

Website

https://nhit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NHIT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Data Fusion Center SDoH analytics platform built on AWS and Tyler Socrata, and runs the INSPIRED AI Academy and Care Campaign programs to advance health equity for underserved communities across the US, Puerto Rico, and USVI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health IT Data Analytics Platform

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

HIE Platforms & Network Services (Community/Regional/National) (HLACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Information Exchange & Public Health Data Integration (HLAJAJAD)

Keywords

• Health equity technology
• Social determinants data
• Health IT workforce
• Community health innovation
• Nonprofit health analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: NHIT receives grant funding from government agencies including the USVI Department of Human Services, Office of Insular Affairs, and federal agencies. Founded with support from Office of Minority Health (OMH), HHS, and NIMHD/NIH.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for internship programs, events, and annual contributions. Sponsors provide stipends, training, project resources, and travel for interns. Event sponsors cover logistics, materials, and speaker engagements.
3. Donations and Contributions: Annual contributions from organizations and individuals supporting health equity and innovation initiatives.
4. Strategic Partnerships: Partnerships with organizations like PRST that include business development activities and economic development initiatives in Puerto Rico.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NHIT operates the NHIT Data Fusion Center, a cloud-based SDoH analytics platform built on Tyler Technologies Socrata and AWS that aggregates approximately 100 million rows and 3,500+ features of de-identified public data from federal agencies (HHS, USDA, FCC, BEA, CMS, DHS) and private partners. It complements this with NHIT INSPIRED, a workforce development program including an AI Academy, and the NHIT Care Campaign, an emergency response initiative equipping clinics in underserved areas (Puerto Rico, USVI) with health IT infrastructure.

Product overview

NHIT operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of programs and platforms focused on health equity and technology. The core product is the NHIT Data Fusion Center®, a cloud-based data analytics platform built on Tyler Technologies Socrata and AWS that aggregates Social Determinants of Health data. This platform is complemented by NHIT INSPIRED™, an AI workforce development and internship program; NHIT Care Campaign®, an emergency response initiative; and various pilot projects including USVI Community Health Empowerment and the Rural Georgia Pilot Project. Capital Bridge provides a funding toolkit resource. The organization's work is grounded in five pillars: Workforce, Innovation, Policy, Research, and Community Engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NHIT Data Fusion Center®: A data platform that aggregates de-identified, publicly available data and tools to provide insights into Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). Built on Tyler Technologies Socrata platform running on AWS.
• NHIT INSPIRED™
• NHIT Care Campaign®
• USVI Community Health Empowerment
• Rural Georgia Pilot Project
• Capital Bridge

Products and services

• NHIT Data Fusion Center A cloud-based data analytics platform that aggregates de-identified, publicly available Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) data from multiple federal agencies and private industry partners. It enables map-based insights at the county-level nationwide, allowing government agencies, health systems, academic institutions, and tech companies to discover, explore, and visualize SDoH factors and their impact on health equity.
• NHIT INSPIRED (AI Academy) An AI workforce development program including an AI Academy that provides hands-on experience through real-world healthcare projects, mentorship, and professional development for high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals. The program includes a first-of-its-kind Agentic AI course focused on real-world healthcare applications and offers scholarships through HIMSS Foundation.
• NHIT Care Campaign An emergency response and disaster recovery initiative launched to support Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The campaign provides emergency power, medical supplies, communications, telemedicine support, and 'Clinic in a Box' kits to restore critical health services, having equipped over 100 clinics with internet, laptops, and communications gear.
• USVI Community Health Empowerment A community wellness pilot initiative in the Harvey Community of St. Croix, USVI, established through partnership with Keralty Compassionate Communities and Christensen Institute. The project delivers comprehensive wellness services through training Community Outreach Workers, completing community health assessments, and utilizing the NHIT Data Fusion Center for data-driven approaches to lasting community health improvement.
• Rural Georgia Pilot Project A demonstration project partnered with Fort Valley State University that combines digital health tools with targeted community engagement to improve diabetes management in historically marginalized communities in Georgia. The project leverages real-time data, AI-powered analytics, and mobile technologies.
• Capital Bridge A dynamic funding toolkit resource designed to help entrepreneurs navigate funding landscapes and unlock capital to scale their solutions. The toolkit is shaped by community input and tailored to address pressing challenges entrepreneurs face in the health innovation space.

Quantifiable outcome

• $14.9M secured from HHS-CMS for USVI Health Information Exchange
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025NHIT and HIMSS formed a strategic partnership to provide students with AI training and hands-on experience through real healthcare projects. HIMSS Foundation provides scholarships supporting students attending the HIMSS Global Health Conference. Tom Leary, HIMSS Senior VP and Head of Government Relations, co-presents the INSPIRED AI Academy and participates in legislative summits. HIMSS has a network of 125,000+ individuals, 650 tech corporations, and 470+ nonprofit partners.
• Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (PRST)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024Strategic partnership announced September 23, 2024 to foster innovation and drive economic development in Puerto Rico. Initiatives include Data Fusion Center utilization, creation of INSPIRED-Puerto Rico with operational office space, and pilot projects. PRST was designated an EDA Tech Hub in 2023 and is leading PRBio Tech Hub.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021AWS provides cloud infrastructure for the Data Fusion Center, utilizing Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and Amazon Athena for data management and processing. AWS supports the Care Campaign in Puerto Rico and USVI with credits. AWS helps make massive computing power possible for large-scale data storage and analysis.
• Tyler Technologies (Socrata)coreTechnology or IntegrationData Fusion Center built on Tyler Technologies Socrata platform running exclusively on AWS. Socrata data platform enables government leaders to modernize data infrastructure in FedRAMP secure environment. Tyler Technologies is a member of AWS Partner Network.
• SprintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NHIT to launch the CARE Campaign supporting Puerto Rico and USVI after Hurricane Maria. Sprint provided support for emergency power, medical supplies, communications, and telemedicine.
• Healthcare ReadycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the CARE Campaign to support disaster recovery in Puerto Rico and USVI, providing emergency health services support.
• The Primary Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the CARE Campaign to support Puerto Rico and USVI in aftermath of Hurricane Maria, focusing on restoring critical health services.
• Telehealth Equity CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData-driven coalition launched with nearly 100 organizations including American Telemedicine Association, Hims & Hers, Howard University, and National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Coalition leverages Data Fusion Center to improve telehealth adoption in underserved communities.
• KeraltycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeralty Compassionate Communities partnered with NHIT and Christensen Institute for USVI Community Health Empowerment pilot project in Harvey Community, St. Croix.
• Christensen Institute for Community Health and EmpowermentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NHIT and Keralty for USVI Pilot Project establishing community wellness model through comprehensive wellness services and community health mapping.
• Fort Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NHIT for Rural Georgia Pilot Project improving diabetes management in historically marginalized communities. University provides local insight and outreach capabilities.
• George Mason UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution with partnership for Data Fusion Center access and INSPIRED program student participation.
• Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDean Thomas LaVeist leverages Data Fusion Center for faculty and students working to improve health outcomes and eliminate health equity barriers. Strong collaborative relationship in health disparities research.
• Stony Brook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate student fellows from Applied Health Informatics program used Data Fusion Center to conduct COVID-19 Deaths analysis in relation to SDoH factors.
• Howard University Department of Community and Family MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with NHIT exploring health disparity patterns using Data Fusion Center. Dr. Mark S. Johnson leads department partnership for improved health outcomes.
• ASPPH (Association of School and Programs of Public Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHIT INSPIRED AI Academy partnership with ASPPH is accepting student applications. ASPPH AI in Public Health Capstone collaboration.
• GenentechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead Sponsor of NHIT Community Health Innovation Summit: Puerto Rico 2026. Part of coalition working to strengthen population health, expand innovation access, and build healthcare workforce.
• Hims & HerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Telehealth Equity Coalition. Vice President April Mims leads coalition efforts to improve telehealth adoption using Data Fusion Center insights.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• AcademyHealth: AcademyHealth is a professional society for health services researchers and policy analysts; comparable to NHIT because both engage health-equity researchers, federal policymakers, and academic institutions (e.g., Tulane, Stony Brook) on SDoH research, and overlap on workforce pipelines for health-services research.
• HIMSS: HIMSS is the global membership association for health IT professionals, directly comparable because NHIT partners with HIMSS on legislative summits, workforce programs, and the INSPIRED AI Academy, and serves overlapping constituencies (health-IT leaders, policymakers, technology vendors) on health equity and digital health transformation.
• Health Information and Management Systems Society Foundation (HIMSS Foundation): The HIMSS Foundation funds scholarships and workforce initiatives in health IT — directly comparable because NHIT INSPIRED AI Academy jointly receives HIMSS Foundation scholarships and the organizations co-present workforce development programming targeting underrepresented students in health IT.
• CDC Foundation: The CDC Foundation mobilizes philanthropic and private-sector resources to extend the CDC's public health mission; comparable to NHIT because both receive federal grant and private sponsorship funding, run workforce and equity programs, and convene government, industry, and community partners to address health disparities.

Direct peers

• Health Leads: Health Leads is a national nonprofit that addresses social determinants of health by connecting patients with community resources; directly comparable to NHIT because both operate as mission-driven SDoH-focused organizations working with health systems and communities to address health equity through data and programs.
• Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH): DASH is a national initiative supporting multi-sector data sharing to improve community health; directly comparable to NHIT Data Fusion Center because both aggregate cross-sector SDoH and public health data for community decision-making, although DASH operates as a program of the Illinois Public Health Institute.
• eHealth Initiative & Foundation (eHI): eHI is an independent, non-profit association focused on driving healthcare transformation through information technology policy and convenings; directly comparable because both NHIT and eHI convene government, health systems, and technology stakeholders to advance health-IT policy and equity, and compete for influence at the same policy roundtables.
• National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI): NNPHI is a network of public health institutes that convenes multi-sector partners and supports community health initiatives; comparable because NHIT's community-empowerment and HIE work in USVI and Puerto Rico mirrors NNPHI's role as a backbone intermediary across state and territorial public-health data efforts.

Emerging players

• Health Catalyst: Health Catalyst is a healthcare data and analytics company serving health systems with population health and SDoH analytics; partially comparable to NHIT Data Fusion Center as a data-and-analytics platform serving health-equity use cases, though operating as a commercial enterprise rather than a nonprofit.
• Unite Us: Unite Us operates a social-care network connecting health systems, government agencies, and community organizations around SDoH referrals and outcomes tracking; partially comparable because like NHIT, it addresses health equity through a multi-stakeholder data platform, although it is a venture-backed commercial SaaS rather than a 501(c)(3).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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