J2 Interactions | April '26 



We accomplish more together than as individuals.

As we move through life, our careers, families, joys, and hobbies are enriched by those with whom we share common interests, goals, and experiences. These people are our partners- life partners, colleagues, friends, soul-siblings, and co-conspirators in our greatest achievements.

Marketers work with a lot of agencies and freelancers - it’s part of the gig - and in some of these interactions, I learned that I couldn’t be successful if the agency wasn’t as emotionally invested as I was. And thus, for me, true partnership came to mean someone who cared as much about the outcome as I did.

It might take some time to find those true partners, those that are willing to dream with you, believe in the possibility with you, and plot a chart for a better, healthier world... but once you find them, you never forget them.

It’s partnerships like those that build strong systems across nations that serve millions of patient lives, and make the healthcare world go round. I can confidently speak for everyone at J2 when I say that we are both proud and honored to be true partners for our clients - big and small, for 1 year, 10 years, or 20 years.

So many of us are gathering in DC next week for the InterSystems READY conference, and we could not be more excited to see everyone.

And if you think you might need some expert guidance for your IT aspirations, we’re doing free consultations at our booth. Just hit reply to this email, and we’ll set up some time with the right SME for your goals.


J2 - Your partner in healthcare.



Rachel Warnock 🌸
Director of Marketing


 

J2 Insights



Have you ever considered participating in the NCQA Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) program?

If yes, you’re in luck! J2 is hosting a webinar with Civitas on the NCQA DAV program on May 14th at 3 pm ET. You’ll hear from Manifest MedEx’s Jason Buckner and WISHIN’s Matt Gigot- HIEs who have successfully completed the program more than once, with input from Nathan Elliot, J2’s DAV subject matter expert. This session will offer practical insight into what the DAV journey looks like in practice, including lessons learned, strategies for success, and considerations for organizations preparing to begin or resume the validation process.
   
 

J2 Insider 


Mark your calendars: Two Can’t Miss sessions at READY 2026


Modernization Without Tears: How Chadwicks Revolutionized Its Applications With IRIS


Wednesday, April 29th, 1:30 PM ET



J2 Interactive is teaming up with Chadwicks Group at READY 2026 to share a real-world modernization story. Chadwicks, Ireland’s largest builders’ merchant, is transforming its 40-year-old Accustar ERP system, without losing the business logic and data it depends on. In this session, Colm Scannell (Chadwicks) and Paul Cranston (J2 Interactive) will walk through how they’re making it happen.

This must-attend session will detail how Chadwicks is capitalizing on its original investment at a fraction of the cost compared to starting from scratch, creating competitive advantages and powering its business for decades to come.
 

Next Generation Disease Registry to Power Real-World Data Research


Tuesday, April 28th, 4:30 PM ET



National disease registries are evolving fast — and this session will showcase some of what’s possible. J2 Interactive, the American Society of Hematology Research Collaborative, and InterSystems are coming together to walk through a forward-looking approach to modern registry platforms, covering FHIR-based data ingestion, OMOP-driven analytics, and fully managed, automated services. If you're thinking about where your registry infrastructure is headed, mark your calendar for this session with Travis Cleaves (ASH Research Collaborative), Qi Li (InterSystems), and Andrew Smith (J2 Interactive) to learn more about the research potential of real-world data.


 
 

 J2 Industry News

READY 2026 Kicks Off Next Week

READY 2026 kicks off on April 27—and you can join live, from anywhere for the keynotes. READY 2026's morning keynotes will be livestreamed each day, featuring InterSystems leaders and industry experts sharing real-world insights on AI, healthcare innovation, and data strategy.
   

Acquis Partners with Morph

Acquis, a global management consulting firm, has announced its partnership with Morph. Together, Acquis and Morph will enable mid-market and enterprise organizations to convert unstructured paper and digital documents into clean, usable data without overhauling existing systems or disrupting core operations.
   

Native Communities Need Healthcare Interoperability

In an Interview with HIMSS TV, Brenda Hood, client experience analyst at HealtHIE Nevada, discusses how fragmented systems hinder care in tribal regions. Seamless data exchange is essential to closing care gaps and improving access to treatment.

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CMS Unveils First Wave of Health Tech Tools 

The CMS showcased dozens of health technology tools as part of an update on the agency’s tech and data sharing initiative. The Health Tech Ecosystem aims to ease data interoperability and patient access to their own health information.

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Celebrating Our J2 “In-ployees” 
        

Plants Galore!


J2 employees have been welcoming spring - planting gardens and cultivating houseplants. Check them out! 









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This newsletter is our way of acknowledging the hard work and celebrating the accomplishments of our customers and partners. If you have a story you’d like us to share with our J2 community, please drop us a line
 



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