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On the Ground: Advancing the Conversation on Social Care
At the Spring 2026 National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) Conference, GaHIN joined national leaders to explore the challenges of homelessness and how data exchange can help create solutions.
Stronger Partnerships, such as the partnership between GaHIN and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, have Greater Impact. Data must move beyond silos to reach those who can act on it in real time.
During the panel discussion, “Data for a Changing Desert,” GaHIN helped spotlight a critical shift in healthcare:
Data alone is not enough—connection is what drives action.
Key insights from the discussion included:
• Stronger Partnerships, Greater Impact
Data must move beyond silos to reach those who can act on it in real time.
• Human-Centered Interoperability
Technology should simplify care, not complicate it—creating seamless experiences for both providers and patients.
• Governance that Drives Change
True transformation happens when data is not just shared, but responsibly governed and activated across partners
Also on the ground, GaHIN participated in the Georgia Medicaid Spring Fair, where the Georgia Department of Community Health shared key updates on emerging priorities, programs, and policy changes impacting providers across the state.
The event featured:
• A leadership-led opening session highlighting critical Medicaid updates
• Breakout sessions covering timely topics for the provider community
• Interactive Q&A opportunities to address real-world challenges
These conversations are essential to ensuring providers are informed, aligned, and equipped to deliver high-quality care in a rapidly evolving landscape.
As social care needs continue to grow, GaHIN remains committed to building the infrastructure that connects healthcare and community organizations—ensuring no individual’s needs go unseen.
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