This funding will be used by Connie, the state’s health information exchange, to assess and improve the collection of race, ethnicity and language (REL) data by health care organizations across Connecticut. Connie serves as the only statewide repository for REL data and will implement a quality improvement platform to ensure the data being collected is compliant with the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy’s standards. Reliable REL data can help to identify and address disparities in care and outcomes.