The document discusses the Health Data Consortium Affiliate Panel which focuses on igniting the use of health data in local communities. The panelists represent affiliates from Colorado, Louisiana, New York, and Ohio that are working to promote open health data use. The affiliates aim to inspire innovation, catalyze local programs, share best practices, and coordinate efforts to transform health and healthcare through greater health data utilization. The Health Data Consortium seeks to establish an ecosystem and accelerate benefits by years through the affiliates program and advocacy.