Data Exchange Framework Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The DxF Stakeholder Advisory Committee serves as a forum for stakeholder and public engagement to inform recommendations to the DxF and support preparation of a report to the Legislature on its continued implementation. Beginning in April 2026, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee will meet on an ongoing basis to advise on the administration of the DxF program, with meetings open to the public.

Members

  • Jennifer Sayles, MD, MPH (Chair) – Chief Executive Officer, PopHealth Learning Center
    • Representing cross-sector healthcare leaders
  • Joan Allen – Government Relations Advocate, SEIU UHW
    • Representing organized labor
  • William Barcellona – Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, America’s Physician Groups
    • Representing physician organizations and medical groups
  • Yvonne Choong – Vice President, Policy, California Association of Health Facilities
    • Representing skilled nursing facilities
  • David Ford –  Chief Executive Officer, CMA Physician Services Organization
    • Representing physicians
  • Aaron Goodale – Vice President, Health Information Technology, MedPOINT Management
    • Representing management services organizations
  • Katie Heidorn, MPA – Director, State Health Policy, California Health Care Foundation
    • Representing state health policy experts
  • Andrew Kiefer – Vice President of State Government Affairs, Blue Shield of California
    • Representing healthcare service plans and health insurers
  • Scott MacDonald, MD, FACP, FAMIA – Chief Medical Information Officer, UC Davis Health
    • Representing hospitals
  • Ali Modaressi – Chief Executive Officer, LANES
    • Representing community health information organizations
  • Eric Nielson – Executive Liaison, County Welfare Directors Association of California
    • Representing county social services
  • Lucy Saenz – Director of Data Informatics & Information Technology, California Primary Care Association
    • Representing clinics
  • Mark Savage – Managing Director, Digital Health Strategy & Policy, Savage & Savage LLC
    • Representing health information technology professionals
  • Kiran Savage-Sangwan, MPA – Executive Director, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
    • Representing consumers
  • Julie Silas – Senior Directing Attorney, Homebase
    • Representing community-based organizations providing social services
  • Lee Tien – Legislative Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
    • Representing privacy and security professionals

Pending Membership

HCAI is in the process of finalizing a representative for the remaining advisory committee vacancy in the following stakeholder category:

  • California Conference of Local Health Officers / County Health Executives Association of California
    • Representing county public health

HCAI is also in the process of selecting state government departments to serve on the committee in an ex officio, non-voting capacity.

Meetings

Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas will be posted publicly at least 10 days prior to each meeting. It is expected that meetings will be conducted at HCAI’s Sacramento headquarters location (2020 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833). Members of the public may also participate virtually via teleconference.

Upcoming

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