The Key to Data Modernization? Getting Your Agency on the Same Page

Contracted by ASTHO, HLN conducted data modernization site visits in Virginia, Minnesota, and Rhode Island in August–September 2024. State health departments assessed their strategies through presentations and discussions. The visits highlighted approaches, challenges, and best practices, culminating in a report with key findings and recommendations for other public health agencies.

HLN Offers U.S. Public Health Data Ecosystem Training as a new TRAIN Course Provider

Learn how to build a stronger, more connected public health data ecosystem with the course “The Public Health Data Ecosystem: On-Track for the Future,”available on TRAIN. Offered by HLN in collaboration with the Public Health Foundation, the course explores practical strategies to modernize, govern, and connect public health data systems.

CMS IPPS NPRM April 2025: Public Health Implications

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Establishment of Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking based on requirements in the 21st Century Cures Act. Get a public health perspective here.

Data Governance, building trust in Public Health Data

Modernizing public health data isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust. Learn how strong data governance practices help ensure accuracy, privacy, and better decision-making across publihealth systems.

Two Recent Updates for our award-winning ICE Vaccine Evaluation & Forecasting System

In April, ICE expanded support for the updated dosing schedule of Bexsero (MenB‑4C), adding the new Penmenvy (CVX 328) vaccine and refines group-level recommendations for Seasonal COVID‑19 vaccines. In June ICE updated vaccine logic and forecasting for Hepatitis A, Hib, MMR, Orthopoxvirus, Pneumococcal (adult & childhood), Polio, and RSV.

HLN Consulting Exhibited and Presented at 2025 NACCHO360 in Anaheim, California

The 2025 NACCHO360 Conference in Anaheim brought together over 2,200 passionate public health professionals — and a touch of Disney magic. HLN was excited to connect with peers in the exhibit hall and PHI*Con Informatics, Surveillance, and IT sessions. We also co-presented a poster with the MN DOH and University of Minnesota.

Key Takeaways from CSTE 2025: Celebrating Public Health Data Modernization Success

Discover key highlights from HLN’s attendance at CSTE 2025 — including public health collaboration, data modernization, and advancements in electronic case reporting. HLN co-presented with the Minnesota Department of Health on extending eCR beyond infectious diseases and showcased data interoperability solutions using FHIR. Read about the conference’s spirit of resilience, knowledge-sharing, and collective momentum toward stronger, smarter public health systems.

AIRA 2025 National Meeting Did Not Disappoint!

The AIRA 2025 National Meeting did not disappoint as we came together as an IIS community in Spokane, WA (April 28 – May 1) to learn and discuss key topics of IIS modernization, sustainability, interoperability, AI and the timely concept of managing change. The opportunity to share ideas, best practices and lessons learned across the public health ecosystem was inspiring to all who attended. Read more about HLN’s experience and thoughts on the AIRA 2025 National Meeting.