Executive Leadership Council

Earlier this year, MNSHINE and the Minnesota EHR Consortium (MNEHRC) jointly convened the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) to explore a central question:

What would it take to build a sustainable, statewide Health Data Utility that serves the public interest while supporting providers, payers, public health, researchers, policymakers, and communities?

The Council brings together leaders from across Minnesota’s health care ecosystem to assess whether and how a Health Data Utility could address shared challenges. Its work centers on collaborative governance, trusted infrastructure, and a sustainable business model, with an open approach that allows members to evaluate options and shape a shared path forward.

Adam Carvel

Representing: Expertise in AI and Interoperability

Fairview

Gladys Chuy

Representing: Community Mental Health Centers

MN Association of Community Mental Health Programs

Liz Cinqueonce

Representing: Measurement and Reporting Organizations

Minnesota Statewide Health Information Network and Exchange

Paul Drawz

Representing: Research Organizations

University of Minnesota

Jeramie Harris

Representing: Small Health Plans

PrimeWest

Justin Heiser

Representing: Pharmacy/Pharmacists

Joe Holmseth

Representing: Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers

Breakwater Health

Mark Jurkovich

Representing: Dentistry/Dentists

Sue Knudson

Representing: Large Metro Health Systems

HealthPartners

John Li

Representing: State Government

Minnesota Department of Health

Jennifer Lundblad

Representing: Quality and Health Improvement Organizations

Stratis Health

Sarah Manney

Representing: Large Rural Health Systems

Essentia Health

Eric Mauer

Representing: Metro Federally Qualified Health Centers

Community-University Health Care Center

Weston Merrick

Representing: Expertise in Public Sector Data Policy and Planning

Allison O’Toole

Representing: Community Organizations Addressing Social Needs

The Constellation Fund

Chad Peterson

Representing: State Certified Health Information Organization

Minnesota Statewide Health Information Network and Exchange

Wyatt Pickner

Representing: Expertise in Tribal Health and Data Systems

American Indian Cancer Foundation

Denise Schneekloth

Representing: Small and Mid-Sized Providers

Minnesota Rural Health Cooperative

Mat Spaan

Representing: State Government

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Mark Steffen

Representing: Large Health Plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Tyler Winkleman

Representing: Research Collaborative

Minnesota EHR Consortium

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