J2 Interactions: Raining News - NCQA, AI, & SDOH | April '25 



We always see who the bold ones are in spring.

The plants that emerge in spring are always the bravest—they face considerable amounts of chaos between the wind, rain, cold, and sunshine. But they brighten our days, feed hungry pollinators, and remind us that warmer, friendlier days are ahead of us.

Likewise, we’re seeing some of our friends and clients step up to the challenge of NCQA Data Aggregator Validation, a process that is as rewarding as it can be challenging.

But just as the spring flowers receive help from the warm and increasingly long days, our HIE friends pursuing NCQA validation aren’t doing it alone. They’re getting help from J2’s team of experts, who have been supporting HIEs through the program over the past several years.

If you’re considering participating in the upcoming July cohort, I’d like to offer you a free strategy call with our NCQA Data Aggregator Validation subject matter experts to ensure you’re on the right track for success in the program.

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​​​​​NCQA validation is a bold move for HIEs with big rewards. Let us help you bloom.


Rachel Warnock 🌦️
Director of Marketing


J2 Insights ​​​​​​​​​​​

Accelerating Use of Social Determinants of Health

You don't want to miss Steve Heard’s interview with Healthcare IT Today. Our CIO’s conversation with John Lynn highlights the importance of Social Determinants of Health and the potential for  Community Information Exchange frameworks (much like 211 San Diego) on improving healthcare outcomes. Give it a watch!

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An Interview With Lou LaRocca

Tech Company News, which highlights the latest news from innovative tech companies, turned the spotlight on J2 through an interview with our CEO, Lou LaRocca. The interview delves into J2’s mission and our roadmap for the next six months, with Lou sharing the news of our recent partnership with Morph and our hopes that their natural language processing (NLP) solution will relieve parts of the administrative burden for healthcare organizations who rely on paper intake forms and faxed documents.

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Understanding the Importance of
NCQA Data Aggregator Validation

Learn how NCQA DAV HIEs have quality data, robust technical infrastructure, compliance with regulations, and thorough documentation in our latest blog by Nathan Elliott, Director of Professional Services.

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J2 Insider 


Winteractive 2025

As a remote company, Winteractive is an annual event that gives all J2 employees a chance to get together for a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, and other fun activities. This year, J2ers got together in Zermatt, Utah, with opportunities to visit Sundance and Park City.

Needless to say, a good time was had by all!




 

 
 

 J2 Industry News

Northwell, Nuvance Merger Wins Connecticut’s Approval

Northwell Health and Nuvance Health’s 28-hospital merger has cleared its final regulatory hurdle and is expected to close within the next 30 days. In a joint statement, the systems celebrated the approval and said their upcoming integrated system will expand access to care, enhanced services, and local employment while remaining financially sustainable.
   

Velatura Unveils Consent Manager+ with J&B Medical

Velatura Public Benefit Corporation, an interoperability platform provider and operator of the largest network of multijurisdictional HIEs and Trusted Data Sharing Organizations, has announced the launch of Consent Manager+, an AI-driven solution designed to transform how patient consent is captured, managed, & honored. The solution debuts with a large-scale implementation at J&B Medical.
   

Top 10 Ways a Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across End-to-End Supply Chains

In a recent Data Excellence Blog, InterSystems’ Mark Holmes, Head of Supply Chain Market Strategy, discusses the top 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the entire supply chain.

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CareSource Closes Acquisition of Massachusetts-Based Commonwealth Care Alliance

Ohio-based CareSource has completed its acquisition of Massachusetts-based Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA). As part of CareSource, CCA will still operate its Senior Care Options and One Care under the new umbrella.​​​​​

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Mass General Brigham to Invest $400 Million to Open New Cancer Institute

Mass General Brigham has announced a $400 million investment in cancer care to fuel breakthrough scientific discovery, provide unparalleled clinical care, and expand their ability to improve the health of patients and communities.

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CVS Health Names Former UPS Executive as CFO, Taps New Chief Medical Officer

CVS Health has named former UPS executive Brian Newman as its new chief financial officer. Newman will replace Thomas Cowhey, who has held the role since January 2024. The leadership changes are part of an ongoing executive restructuring.

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Celebrating Our J2 “In-ployees” 
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April showers bring…flowers!

J2ers are celebrating the first buds of spring. From flowers and herbs to fruit, everyone has been flexing their green thumbs.






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