Empowering Connected Care Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Data-Driven Solutions

Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare Policy and Technology

At Nixon Strategic Consulting, we specialize in bridging the gap between healthcare policy and technology. Founded by Laura Nixon, a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in healthcare interoperability, data governance, and strategic operations, our firm is committed to transforming healthcare systems by driving innovation and operational excellence.

Our approach combines deep technical expertise with empathetic leadership, ensuring that each project not only meets rigorous regulatory standards but also enhances the experiences of patients, providers, and stakeholders. From developing groundbreaking Community Information Exchanges (CIEs) and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) to implementing robust consent management solutions, we focus on creating data ecosystems that foster seamless, secure information sharing.

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Empowering Healthcare with Strategic Solutions

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Healthcare Interoperability Consulting

Community Information Exchange (CIE) Development

Consent Management and Data Governance

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Expertise

Key Projects

Connecting Chicago: Regionwide Community Information Exchange (CIE)

In partnership with the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI), we brought to life a cutting-edge Community Information Exchange (CIE) for Chicago and Cook County. This groundbreaking project united healthcare, social services, and public health agencies, enabling seamless data sharing to improve care coordination. By adhering to national interoperability standards like FHIR and HL7, we paved the way for better patient outcomes and tackled social determinants of health (SDOH). This effort streamlined data exchange and set the stage for future innovation in regional healthcare collaboration.
Revolutionizing Privacy with ConsentLink

Imagine a world where individuals feel confident sharing their most sensitive health data. That’s what we accomplished with ConsentLink, a game-changing consent management system for the Washington State Health Care Authority. Designed to protect mental health and substance use disorder data, ConsentLink met the highest regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2) while maintaining interoperability. Using cutting-edge technology like advanced data tagging and FHIR, we built a system that fosters trust, safeguards privacy, and ensures patients stay at the heart of healthcare.
Transforming Care: Cerner EHR for Indiana FSSA

Leading change for the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA), we successfully launched Cerner’s EHR system for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction. But this was more than a technology rollout—it was a transformation. We engaged clinicians, trained teams, and bridged gaps to integrate the system seamlessly into workflows. The result? Improved care, streamlined processes, and a healthcare system ready to meet the needs of Indiana’s communities.
Innovating for Idaho: Advancing IHDE

In Idaho, we turned health data into actionable insights. Leading initiatives for the Idaho Health Data Exchange, we developed a FHIR-based data warehouse to ensure sustainability and partnered with a remote patient monitoring company to extend care capabilities. By collaborating with local groups like the Idaho Suicide Prevention Action Collective, we didn’t just improve data systems—we strengthened community health.