LANES CEO Ali Modaressi selected by the California Association of Health Information Exchanges to represent membership in defining future interoperability policy
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2026 — LANES, a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO), today announces that its CEO Ali Modaressi has been selected by the California Association of Health Information Exchanges (CAHIE) to represent health information exchanges and intermediaries in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI) Data Exchange Framework (DxF) Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The committee’s role is to provide information and advice to HCAI on information technology issues and to make recommendations for updates to the Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) and its policies and procedures. The committee will also serve as an advisory body and forum for stakeholder and public engagement on policy decisions, while fostering accountability and transparency.
“Ali brings a strong understanding of how healthcare and social services data exchange operates in California, and the foundational role health information exchanges play in advancing the Data Exchange Framework,” said John Helvey, Chair of CAHIE and CEO of SacValley MedShare. “CAHIE is pleased to appoint Ali to the advisory group to help support collaborative policy development and strengthen trusted, high-quality data sharing across the state.”
As established by SB 660 and in alignment with the stewardship of HCAI, by January 1, 2027, the committee will be responsible for developing recommendations for statutory changes, training, technical assistance, and best practices to require Data Exchange Framework participants to collect individual-level demographic and health-related social needs data about Californians served. They will also collaborate with HCAI to submit a report by July 1, 2027 to the Legislature that includes information on signatories, requirements, governance, and technical assistance and grant program needs, among other aspects relevant to the future of the DxF.
“I am honored to represent CAHIE on the DxF Advisory Committee at this pivotal moment for California’s healthcare transformation,” said Modaressi. “The future of data exchange in our state depends on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and leadership grounded in the real-world implications of federal and state policy. By working together, we can strengthen trusted data sharing and advance the next phase of DxF, leveraging data to support a more connected, equitable healthcare system for all Californians.”
The California Association of Health Information Exchanges (CAHIE) was formed in 2013 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It was initially founded under the direction of the California Health and Human Services Agency, California Office of Health Information Integrity, with seed funding from the State Cooperative Agreement Grant under ARRA. Modaressi currently serves as its secretary.
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About LANES
LANES is a non-profit California Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO). It enables healthcare and social service providers to seamlessly exchange clinical and behavioral health information safely and securely, when and where it is needed for patient care, care coordination, and care transitions. Connect with LANES on LinkedIn or visit the LANES website for more information.