Innovaccer Partners with Sacramento to Transform SHIE for Medi-Cal & Justice Populations
Innovaccer Inc., a leading AI-driven healthcare company, has announced a partnership with the Sacramento County Department of Health Services to launch the Social Health Information Exchange (SHIE), branded as Sacramento Health Connect (SHC). This initiative, powered by Innovaccer’s Government Health AI and Data Analytics Platform (GHAAP), aims to integrate and exchange data across health, criminal justice, and social services sectors. The goal is to enhance care coordination, streamline care delivery, and improve access to vital programs for Medi-Cal and justice-involved populations in Sacramento County.
This collaboration represents a crucial milestone in Sacramento County’s efforts to connect previously siloed systems. By enabling real-time data sharing, Sacramento County can centralize and harmonize information, leading to improved care coordination and more efficient service delivery. This aligns with the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, a multi-year program from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). CalAIM focuses on enhancing care coordination and quality improvement for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, and SHC will serve as a vital tool in achieving these objectives.
Tim Lutz, Director of the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with Innovaccer to introduce Sacramento Health Connect and enhance this important work. By integrating data in real-time, we can enhance care coordination, streamline services, and ensure individuals have better access to the resources they need to recover, stay healthy, and build resilience. Our vision at Sacramento County Department of Health Services is and will always remain focused on finding opportunities to promote a healthy and thriving community. We believe this project is a game-changer in how we connect and serve the community.”
Abhinav Shashank, co-founder and CEO of Innovaccer, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in advancing whole-person care. “We’re honored to support Sacramento County in advancing whole-person care,” he said. “By pioneering the integration of health and social services data, Sacramento County is breaking down barriers and building a future where care is truly holistic for those who need it the most. This partnership demonstrates how integrated data systems can break down silos, improve outcomes, and create a more efficient and connected healthcare ecosystem. Together, we’re paving the way for a future where care is accessible, coordinated, and holistic.”
Sacramento Health Connect will provide healthcare providers, social services teams, and criminal justice systems with a unified platform to access relevant patient information. This integration will allow service providers to coordinate care in real-time, ensuring that individuals, especially those facing multiple challenges such as health issues, criminal justice involvement, and socioeconomic barriers, can receive more efficient and comprehensive support. By breaking down these silos, the partnership aims to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable populations and enhance overall public health.
The partnership will also support Sacramento County’s larger goal of improving healthcare access and equity, especially for underserved populations, including individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Many of these individuals face barriers to accessing coordinated care, which can contribute to poor health outcomes and increased recidivism. By integrating services and data, SHC aims to reduce these barriers and provide more holistic care, ensuring that individuals receive the services they need to improve their health and reintegrate into society successfully.
In addition to improving health outcomes, the collaboration is expected to reduce administrative burden for healthcare providers. Real-time data sharing eliminates the need for manual data entry and allows providers to make quicker, more informed decisions. This increased efficiency can result in cost savings and more effective use of resources across the health, criminal justice, and social services sectors.
Sacramento County’s comprehensive approach to integrating health and social services aligns with the growing national trend toward more connected and patient-centered care models. Through initiatives like SHC, Sacramento is taking significant steps toward creating a more efficient, equitable, and effective healthcare system for its residents. The integration of health and social services data will help ensure that individuals, particularly those who are most vulnerable, receive the right care at the right time, ultimately improving health outcomes and promoting a healthier community.
About Sacramento County
Sacramento County is a local government entity in California that provides essential services to its residents, including public health, social services, law enforcement, and correctional services. The county works with state and federal agencies to implement programs that enhance the quality of life for its diverse population. Sacramento County is committed to promoting public health, social well-being, and economic stability, and continues to improve its services through innovative partnerships like Sacramento Health Connect.
About Innovaccer
Innovaccer is a healthcare AI company that empowers providers, payers, and government organizations to improve health outcomes through intelligent, connected care solutions. Innovaccer’s Healthcare Intelligence Cloud transforms fragmented healthcare data into proactive, coordinated actions that elevate the quality of care and operational efficiency. Leading healthcare organizations trust Innovaccer to integrate AI and data analytics into their systems, creating a more effective and compassionate healthcare ecosystem.
