Apelon Joins Team Agile4Vets to Drive the Future of Veteran Healthcare

We’re proud to announce that Apelon has been selected as a team member on TEAM Agile4Vets (A4V) for the Department of Veterans Affairs Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0 contract.

This award is more than a milestone. It’s a mandate — to bring the full weight of our standards and terminology expertise to serve those who’ve served our nation.

A National Commitment to Veteran-Centric Innovation

Through the IHT 2.0 vehicle, VA Program Offices now have access to a pool of Fully Mission Capable Veteran Integrated Teams (VITs), handpicked for their proven ability to deliver healthcare transformation at scale. The program spans four key functional categories:

• Health System Transformation and Innovation

• Implementation and Operations Support

• Healthcare Business Enabling Services

• Health Informatics

Apelon’s contributions will be concentrated in two areas that are at the core of how health information flows and functions: 4S (Standards & Interoperability) and 4X (Terminology).

Where Apelon Leads: The Backbone of Data That Delivers Care

Standards & Interoperability

When we say “interoperability,” we don’t mean a buzzword. We mean the ability for a Veteran’s health record to be accurate, complete, and accessible — no matter where they are or who’s treating them. Apelon will help drive the VA’s standards adoption and FHIR alignment, so data becomes seamless, secure, and actionable.

Terminology

Every diagnosis. Every medication. Every clinical note. It all depends on structured, standardized terminology.

Under IHT 2.0, Apelon will maintain and evolve the VA’s national terminology infrastructure using our DTS Editor and TermManager tools. This includes ongoing mapping of VistA records to standardized vocabularies like SNOMED CT, RxNorm, and LOINC — ensuring that data is not only interoperable, but semantically precise.

Critically, Apelon will support the VA’s New Term Rapid Turnaround (NTRT) process — a streamlined workflow designed to meet the real-time content needs of front-line clinical staff. This process allows VistA users to request new or modified terminology concepts directly. Apelon will:

• Review incoming requests from clinicians and data users

• Analyze clinical intent and modeling needs

• Create new concepts or relationships consistent with SNOMED CT modeling guides

• Add approved terms to the relevant standardized domain

• Prepare submissions to Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) as needed

By enabling rapid, structured content creation, NTRT ensures that emerging clinical scenarios and evolving Veteran needs are reflected in the terminology system without delay.

Apelon is ensuring Veterans get the right care, at the right time, powered by the right data.

More Than a Contract. A Mission We Stand Behind.

As a VIT member, Apelon is committed to:

• Delivering Veteran-first solutions that improve outcomes and experiences.

• Enhancing VHA services through agile, standards-based digital infrastructure.

• Partnering with national leaders in Veteran innovation and care delivery.

• Supporting the VA’s sacred mission to serve those who served us.

About Team Agile4Vets (A4V)

A4V is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Joint Venture between:

• HRS Consulting, Inc.

• Oxford Government Consulting LLC

• 4th Sector LLC

Apelon is proud to contribute as a strategic partner to this all-Veteran-led team dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of those who wore the uniform.

What’s Next?

Apelon will be working closely with VA stakeholders and A4V partners to deliver high-impact, high-integrity solutions that shape the next era of Veteran healthcare. Follow us for more updates as this important mission unfolds.

Apelon at HIMSS 2025: Advancing Healthcare Interoperability

Apelon is excited to announce our participation in HIMSS 2025, taking place in Las Vegas from March 3-6! As a leader in healthcare terminology management and interoperability solutions, we are eager to connect with industry professionals, innovators, and partners at this premier healthcare technology event.

Why Meet Apelon at HIMSS?

Interoperability remains a critical challenge in healthcare. At Apelon, we specialize in terminology management solutions that help healthcare organizations standardize data, ensure seamless system integration, and improve patient care outcomes. Our solutions empower:

• Healthcare Providers to streamline clinical workflows and improve data quality.

• Payers & Health IT Vendors to enhance data exchange and analytics.

• Government & Research Institutions to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Where to Find Us

While we won’t have a booth at HIMSS 2025, our team will be actively walking the floor, engaging in discussions, and meeting with industry leaders. If you’d like to connect, reach out in advance to schedule a time to chat. We’re eager to discuss how Apelon’s solutions can support your organization and address interoperability challenges.

Benefits of Connecting with Apelon at HIMSS 2025

• Expert Insights: Gain firsthand knowledge from our team on best practices in terminology management.
  

• In-Person Discussions: Meet with us directly to explore how our solutions can benefit your organization.

• Networking Opportunities: Engage with industry leaders and explore new collaboration possibilities.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas at HIMSS 2025! Stay tuned for more updates on our participation and special events. In the meantime, feel free to contact us to schedule a meeting or learn more about our solutions.

Let’s advance healthcare interoperability together!

Learn more and Join Us at HIMSS 2025!

Want to connect face-to-face? Reach out to info@apelon.com and we will be excited to set up a meeting at the conference or offsite.