Description: The Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) is one of the most advanced and longest-running health information exchanges in the country — it remains the backbone of how care teams, health systems, payers, and public health share and use patient data daily. This session takes a practical look at what IHIE actually does, who it serves, and why the value of statewide data exchange has never been higher. We’ll highlight the real-world impact of a connected network: providers receiving clinical results instantly, care teams avoiding duplication, payers gaining insight into patient journeys, and public health agencies accessing data at population scale. We’ll also explore how exchange capabilities are expanding into emerging use cases, including emergency response, care coordination, behavioral health, and rural connectivity. The session will address the realities shaping the future of HIE: cybersecurity threats demanding vigilance and reinforcing trust, governance and compliance requirements that sharpen data stewardship, and the rapid evolution of interoperability driven by new standards, consumer-facing tools, and national exchange frameworks.

Participants will leave with a clear picture of what’s working, what needs work, and how statewide HIE continues to deliver measurable value — because seamless data exchange is no longer optional, it’s foundational to care continuity across Indiana. 

• Describe how Indiana’s statewide HIE supports real-time data sharing across providers, health systems, payers, and public health agencies.
• Identify the tangible value and real-world outcomes enabled by data exchange, including clinical efficiency, reduced redundancy, and improved care coordination.
• Recognize how emerging opportunities — such as behavioral health, emergency response, and rural connectivity — are expanding the role of HIE across the state.
• Explain the external forces shaping the next phase of HIE modernization, including interoperability standards, national exchange networks, and evolving security and compliance expectations.

Webinar Date: This was presented as part of IHIMA’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Exhibit – April 2026

Duration: 1 hour

Speakers:

Lauren Beeman, Director, Relationship Management at Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), has over 20 years of experience in healthcare customer management to drive strategic growth and build lasting customer relationships. By combining payer expertise with health information exchange knowledge, she drives solutions-driven conversations with clinical and administrative leaders. Lauren is committed to improving organizational outcomes for better patient care.

Susan Houck Clark, BS, RHIT, VP of Interoperability Strategy at Converge Health, is known as the “Health IT Rock Star,” Susan’s career has spanned from her beginnings at a clinic front desk to managed care operations, EHR implementation, privacy & security, health information management, health information exchange, Medicaid and public health technology, and federal & state policy and advocacy. This diverse background has formed the perfect stage for Susan to observe the entire healthcare ecosystem, enabling her to transcend traditional silos with an understanding of the dependencies and impacts on multiple stakeholders. In her current role she creates pathways for the "last mile" of interoperability in settings such as behavioral health, social, and justice involved care. Susan has served in multiple volunteer positions, including as president of the Indiana Health Information Management Association, HIMSS Indiana chapter secretary, on the AHIMA Nominating Committee, and as the chair of the AHIMA Advocacy & Policy Council.

Patrick Meehan, Director, Product at Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), leads the strategic development and execution of IHIE’s product portfolio—one of the largest and most robust health information exchanges in the country. With a strong focus on aligning technical capabilities with real-world healthcare needs, Patrick Meehan collaborates across business and engineering teams to define product vision, shape roadmaps, and drive innovation. Known for bridging the gap between strategy and delivery, he brings deep expertise in agile leadership, stakeholder engagement, and building products that improve outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.

Jennifer Williams, MPH, PMP, Director, Business Development at Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), leads the organization’s sales strategy and manages key relationships with health systems, state agencies, and other partners across Indiana. With a strong focus on aligning business growth with statewide healthcare priorities and advancing innovation through technology, she supports strategic initiatives, oversees RFI and RFP development, and drives opportunities that expand IHIE’s impact. Known for her ability to build partnerships and advance collaboration, Jennifer brings more than two decades of experience in public health informatics, nonprofit leadership, and healthcare innovation.

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Cost: $25 Members/ $35 Non-Members

1 AHIMA CEU*

Domain: Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use

*Relevant AHIMA CEUs are accepted by the following organizations: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS)