The Health Datapalooza was originally launched as part of The Health Data Initiative (HDI).
The 2010 Forum
National Academy of Sciences Building
Washington, DC
June 2, 2010
In March 2010, the IOM and HHS hosted a small gathering of leaders from the White House, federal agencies, academia, social sectors, public health communities, information technology firms, major businesses, and health care delivery systems to catalyze the formation of a new Community Health Data Initiative. On June 2, 2010, the IOM and HHS held The Community Health Data Forum: Harnessing the Power of Information to Improve Health. The purpose of this public forum was to further ongoing efforts of innovators using community-level health data, which would allow individuals and communities to make informed choices about their health.
View the agenda and a video clip from the inaugural HDI Forum.
The 2011 Forum
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
June 9, 2011
As the types of available health data expanded beyond community data to include data on coverage, access, cost, quality, products and recalls, benefits, and more, the Community Health Data Initiative was rebranded as the Health Data Initiative (HDI).
On June 9, 2011, the Health Data Initiative Forum II expanded to include more than 50 applications that used data from HHS and other data suppliers. Community leaders, consumers, employers, providers, and others showcased ways that data could be used to spur health assessment, planning, and action.
Explore information on the 2011 Forum, including the agenda, list of presenters, and videos.
The 2012 Forum
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
June 5-6, 2012
The Health Data Initiative Forum III: The Health Datapalooza was held June 5 and 6, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The event brought together a diverse group of more than 1,500 data experts, technology developers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, health care system leaders, and community advocates to support innovative applications of health and health care data.
Explore information on the 2012 Forum including list of participants, and photos featuring HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, US CTO Todd Park, Jon Bon Jovi, and many more.
The 2013 Health Datapalooza
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
June 2-4, 2013
In 2013, the Health Datapalooza brought together more than 2,000 data experts, patients, patient advocates, consumers, technology developers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and health care system leaders. The event included presentations, demos, keynotes, a code-a-palooza, and many more ways to interact with and discuss the future of health data. New for 2013, the Consumers’ Circle was created to acknowledge the importance of the viewpoint of consumers and patients in the dialogue on the uses of health data.
The 2014 Health Datapalooza
Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC
June 1-3, 2014
In 2014, more than 2,000 technology experts, patients, patient advocates, consumers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and health care system leaders convened in Washington, DC to unleash the power of health data. The 2014 event included exciting keynotes, a code-a-palooza, and best-in-class opportunities to network with industry experts. The conference also featured a Consumers’ Circle, which brought together patients and patient advocates to share their unique perspective on opportunities and challenges of health data.
The 2015 Health Datapalooza
Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC
May 31-June 2, 2015
In 2015, more than 2,200 technology experts, patients, patient advocates, consumers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and health care system leaders met up in Washington, DC. The 2015 event featured exciting keynotes, workshops, main stage panel discussions, and many opportunities to network. For the third year in a row, the conference also included a Consumer Circle, to more strongly engage citizen interests in the health data ecosystem.