Healthcare providers have learned many things, during the COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps no point has been driven home more thoroughly than the frequent need, particularly during a crisis, for enhanced care insights.

With that challenge in mind, 14 healthcare organizations with tens of millions of patients and facilities across 40 states, have formed a new partnership, Truveta, focused on leverage big data analytics.

“Our vision is to save lives with data,” explained Terry Myerson, CEO of Truveta, in a statement.  “We want to help researchers find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions on their care. We believe the Truveta platform can help improve health equity and advance personalized medicine. We are honored to be partnering with innovative and world-class health providers in this pursuit.”

The new organization will use AI and machine learning to build a new big data analytics platform that focuses on structuring, analyzing, and de-identifying data from participating health providers.

“For years we have seen the opportunity for diverse health providers to come together with a shared sense of purpose and use our collective data for the common good of humanity. With Truveta, we created a unique model that is led by the health providers yet supported by one of the most talented technical teams to focus on health,” said Dr. Rod Hochman, President and CEO of Providence, one of the participants.

A Board of Governors will advise the organization to ensure it draws on expertise from a variety of perspectives. Leaders from participating providers will provide ongoing strategic, scientific, and operational advice in areas including ethics and health equity, data integrity, and clinical outcomes.

“The future of healthcare is collaborative. We in healthcare exist side-by-side in our communities and we need to prioritize cooperation to truly make a difference—now more than we ever have,” said Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health, a Chicago-based provider with facilities in 21 states. “We have a unique opportunity today to rebuild the healthcare system in our country, so it is better, stronger, and more responsive to the needs of everyone – especially the vulnerable and underserved populations.”

Truveta is inviting health providers, education, and research institutions anywhere in the world to join in creating and leveraging the Truveta platform to deliver the best care to patients.

"Our mission is to improve ALL people's lives through excellence in the science and art of health care," said Wright Lassiter III, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. "Truveta can uniquely provide the data and insights that will empower us to deliver equitable care with respect and compassion, which are the fundamental rights of those we serve.”