Trust, but Verify: HIE Governance and Interoperability to Advance Healthcare Delivery

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT
Location: Virtual

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Course Summary

Join us for a structured overview of health information exchange (HIE) at the federal and state level, with a focus on the regulatory, governance and compliance considerations impacting healthcare organizations. Examine common HIE models and approaches used across the United States and review the federal laws and regulations governing information sharing, data stewardship, and information governance. 

We’ll address how interoperability advances healthcare delivery, enabling seamless exchange of information across various health systems and platforms, and the methods and standards available to achieve it. We’ll also discuss how implementing effective interoperability strategies enhances care coordination, reduces redundant processes, and improves patient outcomes to better position organizations for healthcare technology advancements. 

This session is designed for health information professionals, compliance staff, and healthcare IT leaders seeking foundational-to-intermediate knowledge of HIE operations, security, and regulatory oversight. 

Join Us!

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT
Location: Virtual

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the fundamental principles and models of HIE at the federal and state level. 
  • Identify key federal laws, regulations, and rules governing HIE – including privacy, security, and HIPAA compliance requirements. 
  • Learn about different interoperability mechanisms at work today, and in the future, within your organization. 
  • Apply practical strategies supporting secure and compliant HIE within, and between, healthcare organizations. 


This program is approved for (1) continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.

To receive this CEU:

  1. Register and attend the live webinar
  2. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with a post-event survey
  3. Complete the survey correctly and receive an email with your certificate of completion within one week

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Presenter(s)


Susan Clark, BS, RHIT, CHTS-PW, CHTS-IM

Strategic Interoperability Advisor, Converge Health Iowa

Susan is a senior government affairs and public policy leader with 25+ years of experience advancing technology and healthcare priorities at the state and federal level. She engages executive and legislative officials, regulatory agencies, and multi-sector coalitions to influence policy outcomes aligned with business objectives. Susan has expertise in technology policy, interoperability, data governance, privacy, and Medicaid, with hands-on experience supporting large-scale public-sector technology initiatives including EHR implementations. She earned her BS in Health Information from Northern Illinois University and AS in Health Information Management Technology from Vincennes University.

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Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS, CDH-L, CRIS, CC

Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Verisma

Elizabeth collaborates with clients to implement evidence-based best practices and oversees thought leadership initiatives. Elizabeth has worked in health information and release of information for 15+ years, covering all industry areas from customer service to compliance. She also worked on the team to create the AHIMA ROI microcredential. Elizabeth earned an MHA with a specialization in Health Informatics from Capella University, and a BA in Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University.

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