SacValley MedShare: Our Mission

Improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve through the exchange of vital information with trusted partners

OUR VALUES

Communication plays a pivotal role in the efficient and effective management of patients, encompassing health and wellness maintenance as well as treatment. Healthcare quality often falters due to communication breakdowns between patients, providers, and other stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of shared information. Beyond benefiting patients, health information exchange (HIE) yields advantages for various participants. These benefits encompass enhancements in patient care efficiency, quality, and safety, cost containment in healthcare, improved overall healthcare delivery, compliance with standards at different levels, and the preservation of market share in an evolving healthcare landscape.

About SacValley MedShare

Underpinning our commitment to comprehensive healthcare coordination, the Development Committee, alongside its representative members from the categories mentioned above, also includes voices from County Public and Behavioral Health, Medical Societies, The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, and an insurance payer.

As a valued member of the California Association of Health Information Exchanges (CAHIE), SacValley MedShare plays a pivotal role in a predominantly rural and mountainous region, where climate and seasonality often dictate travel possibilities. Effective communication is essential in our mission to seamlessly align primary care, specialists, hospital providers, and skilled nursing care facilities, especially for patients transitioning from acute care.

SacValley MedShare has deep roots in Northern California, where we continue to serve 26 counties from Sacramento north, spanning a vast, largely rural region. Expansion no longer limits us to Northern California and we are now statewide. Most of the communities we serve are where access to care can be limited by distance, terrain, and provider shortages. Our work ensures that patients and providers stay connected across long distances and multiple care settings, improving outcomes in some of the state’s most underserved areas.

Today, our footprint continues to expand:

  • Statewide connectivity through our QHIO designation and participation in California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF)
  • Strategic partnership with CommonSpirit Health, enabling broader interoperability and access across one of the nation’s largest health systems
  • Recent expansion into Santa Cruz County, bringing enhanced data sharing and care coordination to California’s Central Coast

Much of our population resides in medically underserved rural areas, while pockets of larger urban centers are scattered throughout the Sacramento Valley. These urban centers vary in size, with some exceeding 100,000 in population, yet most are smaller in scale. Our larger acute-care hospitals are either non-affiliated community not-for-profit entities or are part of prominent hospital networks, including Adventist, Dignity, Providence St. Joseph Health, Watsonville Community, and Prime. In smaller communities, acute care is provided by rural Critical Access Hospitals.

In 2025, SacValley MedShare embarked on an exciting partnership with Health Catalyst, and their KPI Ninja Platform, known for its innovative technology and services. Our instance of KPI Ninja is named CaliforniaCare360 and the platform offers significant improvements that support faster workflows and better access to patient data. Learn more about our platform here: CaliforniaCare360 .
SacValley continues its long-standing relationship with KONZA for Shared Services and joined their QHIN in 2025. This partnership empowers patients, physicians, healthcare facilities, and providers across the country with unparalleled actionable intelligence. For more information about KONZA, please visit KONZA's website.

At SacValley MedShare, we are dedicated to fostering a healthier and more connected future for the diverse communities we serve, driven by our unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation.

Discover how SacValley MedShare is making a difference in the heart of California's healthcare landscape.

Liz Steffen SacValley MedShare Board Member

At the end of the day, all we can do is hope that our decisions are coming from the right place; and with the right information, those decisions are easier and more accurate; and up-to-date health information can make that happen.

Elizabeth L. Steffen - MBA/TM, PMP

Chief Information Officer - Plumas District Hospital
Board Chair - SacValley MedShare

MEET OUR TEAM

At SacValley MedShare, our team is more than just a group of individuals—we're a dedicated collective of passionate professionals united by a common goal: improving the quality and safety of healthcare across the state of California.