TOPEKA, Kan., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KONZA National Network is proud to announce its partnership in Phase 2 of the Missouri Department of Mental Health's Electronic Long-Term Services and Supports (eLTSS) Data Exchange Project. This initiative represents a major step forward in advancing secure, person-centered data exchange to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Missouri.

Launched in collaboration with the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Administration's Information Technology Services Division, EMI Advisors LLC, MettaHealth Partners, and Patient Centric Solutions, Inc., Phase 2 of the eLTSS Project will empower care teams—spanning clinical and community-based organizations—to share and access vital care plan information in real time.

KONZA is honored to work alongside Missouri's other health information networks—Velatura Public Benefit Corporation, Tiger Institute for Health Innovation Oracle, and Lewis & Clark Information Exchange—ensuring this innovative care coordination model reaches providers and individuals statewide.

"I spent 10 years teaching children with special needs," said Dr. Laura McCrary, President and CEO of KONZA. "That experience shaped my strong belief in whole-person care—seeing and supporting the entire individual, not just their diagnosis. It represents a meaningful step forward in helping care teams work together, share information, and most importantly, center services around what matters most to the person receiving them."

With decades of expertise in health data interoperability and FHIR-based technology solutions, KONZA brings technical leadership and proven experience in deploying scalable, standards-based infrastructure that supports state and federal priorities.

To learn more about the Missouri eLTSS Project and its mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through better data sharing, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317542123380031488/.

ABOUT KONZA National Network 
KONZA enhances health information sharing for better care management, value-based payment models, and actionable data analytics to improve patient outcomes. KONZA's products integrate seamlessly with clinical workflows for seamless nationwide data sharing across networks and systems. As an early Designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN™), KONZA transforms access to comprehensive patient data through its portfolio of connected sites nationwide. More info: www.konza.org.

ABOUT Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing services and supports that promote independence, inclusion, and self-determination. The Division partners with providers and communities to deliver person-centered care designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, helping them live full and meaningful lives in the setting of their choice.

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