About UsThe Sequoia Project is an independent, trusted advocate for nationwide health information exchange operating in the public interest to steward current programs, incubate new initiatives and educate the community.[Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by Claude.ai and edited in the XForm at https://stratml.us/forms2/Part1Form.xml]The Sequoia ProjectTSP_8d057c0e-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea00The Sequoia Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), non-stock membership corporation that was chartered in 2012 with a mission to advance implementation of secure, trusted and interoperable exchange of health information nationwide through public-private collaboration. ^^ We are an independent, trusted advocate for nationwide health information exchange. The Sequoia Project, through our initiatives, and our engagement with government and industry, are experts who can identify the barriers to interoperability and pioneer processes to make health information exchange work on a national level. We are a neutral body, inclusive of diverse participants, which allows us to create practical solutions to data exchange problems. As a nonprofit operating in the public interest, our governance process ensures transparent oversight of this work.Sequoia Project TeamConnected to the Mission of Improving Healthcare InteroperabilityAmber Nava Associate Program Manager at The Sequoia Project, supporting program management activities for health information exchange initiatives.Amol Batra General Counsel at The Sequoia Project, providing legal guidance and oversight for organizational operations and health information exchange initiatives.Bren Shipley Strategy, Community Engagement and Programs Lead at The Sequoia Project, responsible for strategic planning, community outreach, and program development.Chantal Worzala VP, Strategy and Engagement at The Sequoia Project, leading strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement efforts to advance health information exchange.Dawn Van Dyke VP, Marketing and Communications at The Sequoia Project, overseeing marketing strategy and communications to promote health information exchange initiatives.Debbie Condrey COO/CIO at The Sequoia Project, responsible for operational leadership and information technology strategy for the organization.Didi Davis VP, Informatics, Conformance and Interoperability at The Sequoia Project, leading technical initiatives in health informatics and interoperability standards.Erik Schaefer IT Operations Director at The Sequoia Project, managing information technology operations and infrastructure supporting health information exchange initiatives.Hera Ashraf Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sequoia Project, managing marketing campaigns and communications strategies for health information exchange initiatives.Juliana Rachmat Senior Accountant at The Sequoia Project, responsible for financial management and accounting operations for the organization.Kathryn Lucia Policy Analyst at The Sequoia Project, conducting policy analysis and research to support health information exchange policy development.Mariann Yeager CEO at The Sequoia Project, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for nationwide health information exchange initiatives.Matt Blackmon Standards and Conformance Testing Programs Manager at The Sequoia Project, managing testing programs and standards conformance initiatives for health information exchange.Shawna Hembree Human Resources Manager at The Sequoia Project, overseeing human resources operations and workforce development for the organization.Sadie Andersen Marketing Communications Coordinator at The Sequoia Project, coordinating marketing communications activities and supporting outreach efforts.Tara Nylander Testing Programs Engineer at The Sequoia Project, developing and implementing testing programs for health information exchange interoperability.Wenn Smith Chief Financial Officer at The Sequoia Project, responsible for financial strategy, planning, and oversight for the organization.Zoe Barber Policy Director at The Sequoia Project, leading policy development and analysis initiatives to advance health information exchange.Sequoia Project MembersConnected Commitment ^^ The Sequoia Project's members serve to help shape a technical strategic road map for health information exchange, guide product and interoperability testing programs, assure the continued alignment with the national strategy and engage in implementation-level collaborative efforts to identify and address challenges to health information exchange. ^^ A sequoia tree cannot stand alone, but when there is a cluster of trees, their shallow root systems connect, supporting each other and accelerating their growth. Similarly, individual organizations and interoperability initiatives in health IT become much stronger and deliver more value by working together.American Medical Association National professional association representing physicians and medical students across the United States, advocating for healthcare policy and medical practice standards.Azuba Healthcare technology organization focused on health information exchange and interoperability solutions.CRISP Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients - regional health information exchange serving Maryland and the District of Columbia.eClinicalWorks Electronic health record and practice management software provider serving healthcare organizations nationwide.Epic Leading electronic health records software company providing comprehensive healthcare information systems for hospitals and health systems.Evernorth Health Health services company providing pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy, and clinical solutions.Greenway Health Healthcare technology company providing electronic health record solutions and practice management systems for ambulatory care providers.HCA Healthcare One of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, operating hospitals and care sites across 21 states and the United Kingdom.HITrust Healthcare information security and privacy organization providing risk management and compliance assessment services for the healthcare industry.Humana Health insurance company and Medicare Advantage provider offering health plans and wellness services to individuals and employers.Intermountain Healthcare Integrated healthcare system based in Utah providing medical care, health plans, and clinical research services across the Intermountain West.Jackson Community Medical Record Health information exchange serving the Jackson, Michigan area to facilitate secure sharing of patient health information among healthcare providers.Kaiser Permanente Integrated managed care consortium providing health insurance and healthcare services to members across multiple states.Kno2 Cloud-based healthcare interoperability platform enabling secure clinical document exchange and patient data sharing.MedVirginia Virginia's statewide health information exchange network facilitating secure sharing of patient health information among healthcare providers.NC Health Connex North Carolina's statewide health information exchange enabling secure sharing of patient health information across healthcare organizations.New York eHealth Collaborative Public-private partnership advancing health information technology adoption and health information exchange in New York State.NextGen Healthcare Healthcare technology company providing electronic health record solutions, practice management systems, and population health tools.North Dakota Health Information Network Statewide health information exchange serving North Dakota healthcare providers and organizations.Orion Health Global healthcare technology company providing health information exchange platforms and population health management solutions.Social Security Administration Federal agency responsible for administering social security programs and disability determination services, utilizing health information for benefit determinations.Stanford Health Care Academic medical center and healthcare delivery system affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine.Surescripts National health information network enabling secure electronic prescribing and clinical information exchange among healthcare stakeholders.Sutter Health Integrated healthcare delivery system serving Northern California with hospitals, medical groups, and health plans.Texas eHealth Alliance Statewide health information exchange serving Texas healthcare providers and facilitating secure patient data sharing across the state.Sequoia Project Board of DirectorsAnna McCollister Board Member from Four Lights Consulting, LLC., providing strategic guidance and governance oversight for The Sequoia Project's health information exchange initiatives.Bobby Mukkamala, MD Board Member from American Medical Association (AMA), representing physician perspectives in governance and strategic direction of health information exchange initiatives.Brian Barrett Board Member from Highmark Health, contributing health plan and payer perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance and strategic planning.Chris Walker Board Member from Humana, providing health insurance industry expertise and guidance for The Sequoia Project's strategic initiatives.David Horrocks Board Chair from New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC), leading governance oversight and strategic direction for The Sequoia Project's health information exchange initiatives.Jamie Ferguson Board Member from Kaiser Permanente, contributing integrated health system perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance and strategic planning.Jennifer Blumenthal Board Member from OneRecord, providing digital health platform expertise and guidance for The Sequoia Project's strategic initiatives.Josh Mast Board Member from Oracle Corporation, contributing enterprise technology and health IT perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance.Lee Barrett Board Treasurer from DirectTrust, providing financial oversight and trust framework expertise for The Sequoia Project's operations and initiatives.Matthew Eisenberg, MD Board Member from Stanford Medicine Health Center, contributing academic medical center and clinical perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance.Melanie Marcus Board Member from Surescripts, providing electronic prescribing and health information network expertise for The Sequoia Project's strategic initiatives.Melissa Kotrys Board Member from Contexture, contributing health information exchange and data analytics perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance.Michael Hodgkins, MD, MPH Immediate Past Chair of The Sequoia Project Board, providing continuity and clinical leadership expertise for health information exchange governance.Michael Matthews Board Vice Chair from Badger Group, LLC, providing strategic consulting expertise and leadership support for The Sequoia Project's governance.Nancy Beavin Board Secretary from Medica, providing health plan perspectives and administrative oversight for The Sequoia Project's governance operations.Paul Matthews Board Member from OCHIN, contributing community health center and safety net provider perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance.Rob Klootwyk Board Member from Epic, providing electronic health record vendor expertise and technology perspectives for The Sequoia Project's strategic initiatives.Shannah Koss Board Member from Koss On Care, contributing healthcare consulting and strategic planning expertise to The Sequoia Project's governance.Willarda Edwards, MD Board Member providing clinical leadership and physician perspectives for The Sequoia Project's health information exchange governance and strategic direction.Government Liaisons to The Sequoia Project Board of DirectorsSean Fry Government Liaison from Social Security Administration (SSA), providing federal agency perspectives and coordination for The Sequoia Project's initiatives.Jeffrey Anderson, M.D. Government Liaison from Veterans Health Administration (VHA), contributing federal healthcare delivery and clinical perspectives to The Sequoia Project's governance.Improved health and welfare for all Americans_8d057f60-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea00To advance implementation of secure, trusted and interoperable exchange of health information nationwide through public-private collaboration_8d05806e-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea00TrustworthinessWe maintain the trust of our stakeholders through transparent governance, reliable stewardship, and consistent delivery on our commitments to advance health information exchange.InclusivityWe are a neutral body, inclusive of diverse participants, which allows us to create practical solutions to data exchange problems by bringing together multiple parties with differing perspectives.PioneeringWe pioneer processes to make health information exchange work on a national level, identifying barriers to interoperability and developing innovative solutions through our expertise and collaborative approach.Health InformationFacilitate secure, interoperable health information exchange among all stakeholders to improve patient care, population health, and healthcare efficiency through our initiatives and collaborative efforts._8d0580c8-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea001InitiativesProvide ongoing management, governance, and oversight for existing health information exchange initiatives including TEFCA RCE responsibilities and established workgroups._8d058122-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea001.1https://sequoiaproject.org/initiatives/New Initiatives Launch and nurture new collaborative initiatives through the Interoperability Matters cooperative to address emerging challenges in health information exchange._8d058172-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea001.2EducationProvide educational resources, training programs, and knowledge sharing opportunities to advance understanding and implementation of health information exchange best practices._8d0581c2-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea001.3Interoperability Identify and address technical, policy, and operational barriers that prevent seamless health information exchange across the healthcare ecosystem._8d058212-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea002Blocking Provide guidance, tools, and resources to help healthcare stakeholders understand and comply with information blocking regulations while facilitating appropriate data sharing._8d058276-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea002.1Data Usability Advance standards and best practices for data usability to ensure health information is not only exchanged but is also meaningful and actionable for healthcare providers and patients._8d0582c6-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea002.2Privacy & ConsentDevelop frameworks and guidance for managing privacy and consent in health information exchange while supporting patient access to their health information._8d058316-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea002.3Collaboration Bring together diverse stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem to collaborate on practical solutions to health information exchange challenges._8d058398-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea003Member Engagement Grow and engage our member community of 100+ organizations representing diverse perspectives across healthcare, technology, and policy domains._8d0583f2-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea003.1Government-Industry Partnership Serve as a bridge between government agencies and private industry to align policy objectives with practical implementation needs in health information exchange._8d05844c-4ddf-11f0-888a-2d722183ea003.2Government AgenciesPrivate Industry2012-12-312025-06-20https://sequoiaproject.org/about-us/Owen.Ambur@verizon.netOwenAmbur