Data Buddies and WellLink Team to Deliver Analytic and AI Solutions to Optimize Healthcare Management and Community Well-Being

Partnership launches tools that drive smarter healthcare decisions and address social determinants of health

CLEVELAND, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Buddies, an innovative data management, AI and analytics solution provider, today announced a strategic partnership with WellLink (formerly The Center for Health Affairs), a convener, influencer and innovator impacting medical, social, and economic health for the communities it serves. The new partnership will enable the organization, through its WellLink Innovations division, to provide analytic and AI solutions to help both its healthcare constituents and the broader community for the greater good.

New Solutions Deliver Insights That Drive Impactful Decisions and Results

"Healthcare organizations are drowning in data, but starving for actionable insights," said Brent Arslaner, CEO of Data Buddies. "The ability to effectively cleanse, organize, and analyze vast amounts of data from countless sources is not just a technical challenge, but critical for healthcare organizations. We are excited to serve as the AI and analytics development partner with WellLink."

CorrelateIQ, the first solution to emerge from the collaboration, is a new and affordable tool that empowers healthcare providers to make smarter decisions when negotiating with insurance companies and payers. It equips hospital leaders with the data and insights needed to understand what other hospitals are being paid for similar services, identify unfair payment patterns from insurers, and support contract negotiations with clear facts and evidence. These actionable insights also help healthcare providers make faster and more effective decisions in payer contract negotiations. The result for hospitals and healthcare systems is improved financial health, enabling them to focus more fully on patient care and meeting their missions to serve the community.

Using Data to Understand the Impact on Social Determinants of Health

The partnership extends beyond traditional healthcare solutions to address critical social factors. WellLink's Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Innovation Hub, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), worked with Data Buddies to create innovative solutions that use data to better understand the complex web of factors affecting community health.

"Using data from local and global sources, WellLink's SDoH Innovation Hub is addressing the highly complex behavioral, social and economic issues underlying healthcare disparities," said WellLink President & CEO Brian Lane. "With Data Buddies' expertise, we are able to not only analyze data but also improve specific policy recommendations and program development to address the root cause of an issue — not just treat the symptoms."

About Data Buddies

Data Buddies was founded to make it easy for businesses to harness the power of data. We are an innovative data management, AI and analytic solutions provider transforming how data is collected, harmonized, and analyzed. Our AI-powered solutions make data-driven decisions easier by enabling the acquisition, preparation and delivery of insights that improve business outcomes. To learn more, visit our website at www.databuddies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About WellLink

Incorporated in 1916, WellLink has a rich history as the nation's first regional hospital association. Convening 37 hospitals and healthcare organizations with community partners across 10 counties in Northeast Ohio, WellLink is committed to advancing total well-being by connecting people, organizations, and resources across the healthcare, economic, and social sectors. Formerly known as The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Group Purchasing, WellLink brings together advocacy, education, group purchasing, and community impact under one unified mission. With a legacy of more than a century, WellLink continues to serve hospitals, businesses, and communities through innovative solutions that promote better health, greater opportunity, and stronger, more connected systems of care. Learn more at www.WellLinkCommunity.com.

Contacts:
Lisa Nolan, Data Buddies, [email protected]
Michele Fancher, WellLink, [email protected]

Press Contact: Michele Fancher, 216-255-3657, http://www.welllinkcommunity.com/

SOURCE WellLink