Public Health
HealtheConnections advances public health by delivering timely, actionable data through the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and fostering strong partnerships with local, state, and national organizations. Together, we enable more informed decisions, faster response, and improved population health outcomes.
How We Help You
We turn HIE data into actionable insights that support your day-to-day public health work—from monitoring disease trends to responding to emerging threats.
- Strengthen disease surveillance with timely, aggregated data
- Support research and program evaluation with real-world insights
- Enable faster, more coordinated emergency response
- Gain population- and zip-code-specific insights across your county
Through partnerships with local health departments and the New York State Department of Health, we provide secure access to the data you need to take action.
Surveillance & Reporting
Enable proactive public health action through robust surveillance tools and timely reporting.
- Monitor and identify trends in diseases and other public health concerns
- Receive alerts to support rapid response within your county
- Facilitate targeted community outreach and intervention efforts
- Access to reports designed to support surveillance and population health management
Clinical & Investigative Support
Strengthen public health operations and response with secure, timely access to clinical information.
- Access comprehensive patient records via the HIE portal or existing EHR workflows
- Enhance coordination with county, state and federal partners
- Communicate securely using HIPAA-compliant tools
- Support case investigation, community outreach, care coordination, and emergency preparedness efforts
Social Determinants of Health
Get a more complete view of health outcomes through social and environmental factors.
- View standardized social determinants of health (SDOH) screening tool data
- Access 1115 Medicaid Waiver Health‑Related Social Needs (HRSN) data
- Review SDOH diagnosis codes (ICD‑10 Z‑codes)
- Leverage multi‑source data to inform targeted public health strategies and interventions
Research & Program Evaluation
Use real-world data to support evidence-based decision-making and measure impact over time.
- Analyze data to identify disease patterns and contributing factors
- Evaluate public health programs by tracking outcomes and trends
- Support community health planning and funding efforts with reliable data insights
Close gaps in data, reporting, and response.
See how your organization can do more with HIE data.
