Transformative Partnership to Advance Equity and Care Coordination for Chicago’s Underserved

Innovative partnership with 4medica, Illinois Public Health Institute, Wellconnected and New Jersey Innovation Institute will advance equity and coordinated care for Chicago’s underserved.

NJII is proud to join forces with partners to implement a transformative Community Information Exchange (CIE) that strengthens interconnectivity among social service organizations, improving the lives of individuals and families facing housing instability.

The Illinois Public Health Institute, in partnership with 4medica®, has launched the Chicago Regionwide Community Information Exchange®—an initiative aimed at advancing health equity and improving care coordination for underserved populations.

By leveraging advanced tools for data sharing and precise identity matching, 4medica enables seamless collaboration between healthcare providers and community organizations. Supported by partners like Wellconnected and NJII, this initiative addresses critical social determinants of health, such as housing and food insecurity, while driving more effective care coordination and better outcomes for vulnerable communities.

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“This collaboration represents a first-of-its-kind initiative to unify care delivery in Chicago, laying the groundwork for a scalable framework that can enhance public health and care coordination across communities nationwide.”

Jennifer D’Angelo, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Healthcare, New Jersey Innovation Institute, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the partnership’s synergistic alliance.