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HEALTHELINK INC
DEPEW, NY · EIN 364594483 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · wnyhealthelink.com
revenue
$14.4M
expenses
$13.8M
net assets
$11.5M
employees
88
volunteers
12
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A SECURE AND RELIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE OF CLINICAL INFORMATION THAT BENEFITS PATIENTS, PATIENT CARE, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

HEALTHELINK INC operates a secure health information exchange infrastructure in Western New York, enabling the electronic sharing of clinical data among providers to improve patient care, reduce duplication, and support population health initiatives. The organization connects to the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) and offers tools like the HEALTHeWNY Dashboard for public health insights. It has served the region for nearly 20 years with a focus on data security, interoperability, and health equity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $39K
    TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT MISSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advance Care Planning and AI Initiatives
Development and implementation of cutting-edge tools including digital advance care planning documents and AI-enhanced clinical data services.
HEALTHeLINK Fusion
Modernized health information exchange platform providing secure access to clinical data, including historical imaging and lab results, with enhanced interoperability through SHIN-NY.
HEALTHeWNY Dashboard
Publicly accessible, data-driven platform offering real-time insights into community health metrics at county and zip-code levels to support public health decision-making.
Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) Integration
Adoption of a standardized legal and operational framework for health data exchange across New York State, streamlining provider participation in SHIN-NY.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Health Information Exchange Support 2 activities
    • Operate regional health information exchange infrastructure
      Operates a health information exchange (HIE) that securely connects healthcare providers and organizations across Western New York to enable real-time access to patient data, improve care coordination, and support public health. The network connects 1,960 participating organizations and has facilitated access to health information for over 1.6 million consented patients.
    • Securely exchange clinical and imaging data across providers
      Facilitates secure sharing of patient health data, including medical images and clinical records, through integration with the eHEALTH Exchange and the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY). Historical data from major imaging centers has been made available via the Fusion platform, and services include image exchange, automated data notifications, and EMR integration via Single Sign-On.
  • Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
    • Conduct research and generate community health insights
      Produces population-level health reports and maintains the HEALTHeWNY Dashboard to deliver data-driven insights on community health, including diabetes trends and health disparities. These resources support public health planning and demonstrate the value of health information exchange services.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Ensure patient data confidentiality and secure access
      Implements technical and procedural safeguards to protect patient privacy within the health information exchange, including Break the Glass access for emergencies and secure data-sharing protocols.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Provide training and technical support for HIE platform users
      Offers training webinars and detailed user guides to support healthcare providers and organizations in using the HEALTHeLINK Fusion platform, including features such as report generation, data subscription alerts, advance care planning, and Break the Glass emergency access.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Support health equity and population health through data sharing
      Collaborates with community-based organizations and public health departments to use health data for addressing disparities and improving population health outcomes in Western New York. Supports initiatives such as diabetes surveillance and social needs screening through data access and reporting tools.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.37M
Contributions & grants$12.34M86%
Program service revenue$1.33M9%
Investment income$342K2%
Other revenue$366K
expenses
Total expenses$13.83M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.84M
Cash$8.78M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.33M
Net assets$11.50M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL PORRECA PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $408K
ANTHONY MCNICHOL SPECIAL ADVISOR TO CEO 40 $338K
JACQUELINE WELSCH VICE PRESIDENT & COO 32 $162K
JENNIFER LANE VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY 40 $161K
JILLIAN GREENBAUM ASSISTANT VP - POPULATION HEALTH 40 $160K
DENISE MARSHALL INTEGRATION TEAM LEAD 40 $149K
GEOFFREY ALLEN SR. MANAGER, DATA QUALITY 40 $149K
board members · 15
  • ALLISON BRASHEAR MD MBA — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW DAVIS MBA — DIRECTOR
  • ANN MARIE ODROBINA — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY BILLITTIER MD FACEP — CHAIR
  • ART WINGERTER — VICE CHAIR
  • COURTNEY STARNES — DIRECTOR BEGINNING DECEMBER 2024
  • EILEEN MORGAN — SECRETARY
  • GEORGE F NICHOLAS — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN BRUCKNER MD PHD — DIRECTOR
  • MARK PERRY MD — DIRECTOR BEGINNING AUGUST 2024
  • MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA — DIRECTOR THROUGH JULY 2024
  • MICHAEL F GALANG DO — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MINEO MD FACEP MMM — DIRECTOR THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024
  • PAUL PETTIT — DIRECTOR
  • SOURAV SENGUPTA MD MPH — DIRECTOR THROUGH MARCH 2024
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Academy of Medicine Partner — Lead organization in initiating the health information exchange project that led to HEALTHeLINK's formation.
  • Buffalo Center for Health Equity Partner — Receives Community-based Organization Reports from HEALTHELINK to support efforts addressing health disparities in Buffalo.
  • Catholic Health System Partner — Founding participant hospital system in HEALTHeLINK's regional health information exchange.
  • Civitas Networks for Health Network — Member of Civitas Networks for Health, a national collaborative focused on health information exchange and cross-sector data use to improve health.
  • Community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations to promote health equity initiatives in Western New York.
  • Dent Neurologic Institute Partner — Data supplier whose historical neurologic records are integrated into the HEALTHeLINK Fusion platform.
  • Erie County Medical Center Partner — Founding participant hospital system in HEALTHeLINK's regional health information exchange.
  • Great Lakes Medical Imaging Partner — Data supplier whose historical imaging records are integrated into the HEALTHeLINK Fusion platform.
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York Partner — Founding health plan participant and funder in HEALTHeLINK's establishment.
  • Independent Health Partner — Founding health plan participant and funder in HEALTHeLINK's establishment.
  • Kaleida Health Partner — Founding participant hospital system in HEALTHeLINK's regional health information exchange.
  • New York State Government — Provider of HEAL grants that supported the establishment of HEALTHeLINK.
  • New York eHealth Collaborative Partner — Collaborates with NYeC on the development and implementation of the Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) for SHIN-NY.
  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Founding participant cancer center in HEALTHeLINK's regional health information exchange.
  • Statewide Health Information Network for New York Government — HEALTHeLINK is a Qualified Entity (QE) of the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), enabling statewide health data sharing.
  • Statewide Health Information Network for New York Network — Connected via SHIN-NY to improve health outcomes and health care delivery in Western New York.
  • Statewide Health Information Network for New York Network — HEALTHeLINK is a Qualified Entity connected to SHIN-NY, integrating regional exchange with statewide infrastructure.
  • Statewide Health Information Network for New York Network — Participates as a Health Information Network (HIN) within the SHIN-NY framework.
  • Univera Healthcare Partner — Founding health plan participant and funder in HEALTHeLINK's establishment.
  • University at Buffalo Partner — Participant academic institution in early planning and development of the regional health information exchange.
  • Windsong Radiology Partner — Data supplier whose historical radiology records are integrated into the HEALTHeLINK Fusion platform.
  • eHEALTH Exchange Partner — Has a data exchange agreement enabling secure sharing of patient health information with authorized providers.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Data-Informed Population Health Strategies Through Community Collaboration
    methodology: data_informed_population_health
    By leveraging existing health data infrastructure to partner with community organizations and health champions, we improve population health and equity because data-driven collaboration enables targeted, locally-informed interventions that address regional disparities.
  • Health Information Exchange for Coordinated Care and Improved Outcomes
    methodology: health_information_exchange
    By enabling secure, interoperable exchange of clinical data across providers and care settings, we improve patient outcomes, care coordination, and clinical decision-making because shared information reduces duplication, enhances safety, and supports timely interventions.
  • Integration of Clinical and Social Determinants of Health Data to Address Disparities
    methodology: integrated_clinical_and_sdoh_data_exchange
    By integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) data with clinical information in health information exchanges, we enable more holistic interventions and reduce health disparities because understanding non-medical factors improves risk stratification and care personalization.