Health Data Strategy
Health data systems are being asked to deliver more — in real time, at scale and with accountability built in. State agencies and health systems are under growing pressure to modernize infrastructure, strengthen oversight and ensure data can actually support decisions.
Comagine Health® partners with organizations across the full data lifecycle, from strategy and planning through implementation and sustained operations, helping move beyond fragmented systems toward environments where data is reliable, connected and usable. As a mission-driven, vendor-neutral partner, we design and manage systems built for security, scale long-term performance.
Core Solutions
Where this work takes shape
Data and Technology Strategy
Aligning vision, investment and execution.
State health data modernization sometimes starts with an open strategic question. Other times, the scope is already defined by legislative or federal mandate, and the challenge is building a realistic roadmap and coordinating execution. Either way, we help organizations plan and implement health data and technology investments that get them there.
How We Help
- Assess current systems, gaps and future-state needs
- Develop data and technology roadmaps and implementation schedules
- Support procurement, requirements development, RFPs and vendor evaluation as needed
- Coordinate execution across existing vendor relationships
- Align collaborators on priorities and implementation approach
- Provide ongoing strategic guidance through key decisions
System Implementation Services
Building systems that work in practice.
Many data initiatives succeed in design but struggle in day-to-day operation once integrated across systems and teams. We design, implement and support data infrastructure that connects multiple sources and performs reliably in real-world environments.
How We Help
- Implement and integrate data systems across sources
- Support data aggregation, transformation and storage
- Provide project management and implementation support
Lead Organization of Data Programs
Building statewide health data programs that last.
State agencies face growing pressure to build health data infrastructure that serves multiple programs, funders and communities — while demonstrating outcomes and planning for long-term sustainability. Most lack a neutral, experienced partner who can move a program from vision to execution and support it for the long term. We help states build and sustain statewide health data programs through community engagement, governance design, technology implementation and continuous improvement, all connected in a single, proven model.
How We Help
- Facilitate community engagement and needs assessment to ground the program in real need
- Design transparent governance structures that transition from interim oversight to long-term program governance
- Assess existing systems and implement modular, interoperable technology solutions
- Provide onboarding, training and technical assistance to drive adoption
- Build in continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement from day one
Selected Work
Recent engagements
Leading Washington's statewide health data program
We serve as the lead organization for Washington’s Community Information Exchange, overseeing governance, technology implementation and partner adoption across state agencies and community organizations.
Leading technology modernization for Alaska Medicaid
We oversee Medicaid, SNAP and TANF technology modernization for the state of Alaska, managing complex systems from procurement through implementation and long-term maintenance.
Leading Washington's statewide health data program
We serve as the lead organization for Washington’s Community Information Exchange, overseeing governance, technology implementation and partner adoption across state agencies and community organizations.
“The Comagine team’s collaboration and availability to the state and our health plan partners is invaluable.”
— MO HealthNet, Client Survey
How we work
Neutral Convener
Trusted by agencies, providers and communities
Data-informed partner
Using evidence to guide decisions and identify patterns
Community-rooted collaborator
Grounded in local context and relationships
Clinically rigorous
Deep experience serving high-need populations
Scalable and adaptable
Able to support programs across settings and states
Related Practices
Explore the practices behind this work
Insight and decision-ready information from the systems this work builds
Independent validation of the systems and data oversight depends on
Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to execute, let’s talk.
Looking to modernize health data infrastructure, plan a system implementation, or lead a statewide data program?