Health information alliance, INC. ("HIA") was incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit, neutral, and trusted organization to provide connecticut's statewide health information exchange (HIE) services, under the brand name connie. (see schedule o)the company was established on JULY 17, 2019 pursuant to CGS SEC. 17b-59d to empower consumers to make effective health care decisions, promote patient-centered care, improve the quality, safety, and value of health care, reduce waste and duplication of services, support clinical decision-making, keep confidential health information secure and make progress toward the state's public health goals.