Trusted global health information exchange, built on secure rails.
PortaFide International is a Bermuda corporation committed to revolutionizing global health information exchange through trust, security, and innovation – enabling trusted, quantum-safe, private international information exchange that meets industry and international standards.
A secure exchange layer for healthcare across borders.
Through a network of national secure information exchanges and regional gateways, PortaFide provides a trust enforcement layer over the Internet for sensitive international healthcare traffic.
Every international exchange is designed around privacy, security, and interoperability – with over-encryption using quantum-secure encryption to help protect health information as it moves between countries, regions, institutions, and care settings.
Private exchange that enables better outcomes.
PortaFide’s mission and vision center on trusted, secure access to health information wherever people travel, live, or receive care.
Empower healthcare stakeholders with trusted exchange.
Provide the most trusted, private, and secure sensitive information exchange solutions that empower healthcare stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for the people they serve.
Make cross-border health information flow securely.
Create a world where health information flows seamlessly and securely across borders, enabling personalized care for every individual regardless of where they travel or reside.
The values behind the exchange network.
PortaFide’s model is built around the practical requirements of international health information exchange: sovereignty, trust, privacy, security, innovation, and global reach.
Sovereignty
Respecting national data governance, regional requirements, local regulations, and cultural norms as sensitive information crosses borders.
Trust
Building lasting relationships through transparency, reliability, and unwavering commitment to client success.
Privacy
Implementing and enforcing radical privacy for sensitive user information, backed by quantum-secure encryption.
Security
Applying high standards of data protection and privacy to safeguard sensitive health information.
Innovation
Continuously advancing technology to meet the evolving needs of global healthcare ecosystems.
Global Reach
Connecting healthcare systems worldwide while respecting local regulations and cultural norms.
Regional gateways for worldwide healthcare exchange.
Headquartered in Bermuda, PortaFide provides a global network across major regions of the world. Most sites are supported by OVHCloud, and the Caribbean network support partner is identified in the source material as to be confirmed.
The source page includes a world map and location list; this file replaces that static image with a lightweight, WordPress-embeddable SVG network visual.
Bermuda
Caribbean Gateway, SIE Host, International HQ
Active / HQBoston, USA
US Socialcare SIE Host
ActiveToronto, Canada
North American Gateway, SIE Host, North American Office
ActiveSao Paulo, Brazil
South American Gateway, SIE Host
PlannedBrussels, Belgium
UK/EU Gateway, SIE Host
ActiveRabat, Morocco
Middle East/North Africa Gateway, SIE Host
ActiveAbidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Africa Gateway, SIE Host
PlannedMumbai, India
Subcontinent Gateway, SIE Host
ActiveSingapore
APAC Gateway, SIE Host
ActiveDecades of expertise across healthcare, interoperability, security, and operations.
PortaFide’s leadership team brings experience in healthcare technology, data security, interoperability, standards, compliance, communications, and international business operations.
Brian D. Handspicker
CEO
- National Interoperability Collaborative Fellow
- DirectTrust Board Vice Chair
- US HHS ACL Center of Excellence Advisor
- Semafor World Economy Principal
- Founder & Mentor, 28 startups
Lenel James
VP Global Relations
- HL7 Fellow
- HL7 International Board (Emeritus)
- DirectTrust Board
- BCBS Association, Interoperability Solutions Lead (Retired)
Ron Parker
VP Market Development
- HL7 Fellow
- HL7 International Board
- HL7 Canada Board Chair
- Digital Health Advisor: WHO, ITU, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia
Paul Knapp
VP Infrastructure
- HL7 Fellow
- HL7 Implementable Technology Specifications Co-chair
- HL7 Financial Management Co-chair
- HL7 Foundation Technology Steering Division Co-chair
- HL7 Technical Steering Committee
- HL7 FHIR Management
- SCWG 8 Privacy & Security
- Digital Health Advisor: UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, US
Jon Coleman
VP Engineering
- Enterprise Architect, NH HHS
- Accomplished executive with multiple successful startups
Adam Pertman
VP Strategy, Communications & Investor Relations
- Senior Boston Globe Editor (Retired)
- Pulitzer Nominee
- Social Services SME
- Non-profit CEO
- Semafor World Economy Principal
- Speaker & Author
Janice Reese
VP Standards & Compliance
- CxO Trust Advisory Board Member
- HL7 FAST FHIR at Scale Program Manager
- HSCC Cybersecurity Working Group
- WiCyS TN Affiliate, Vice President
- WiCyS Business Information Security Officer Affiliate, President
Standards, trust, AI, and healthcare guidance.
The advisory board adds deep experience from standards bodies, trust organizations, AI leadership, healthcare technology, and executive operations.
Lenel James
DirectTrust Board, HL7 Board, HL7 Da Vinci
LinkedInSagran Moodley
HL7 Advisory Council, HL7 Da Vinci, H108 Advisory, Founder & Principal
LinkedInDr. Gil Alterovitz
Harvard Medical School Faculty, National AI Director, VA Chief AI Officer
LinkedInVince Albanese
DirectTrust Board Chair, Red Rock Group Holdings, CEO
LinkedInBrian D. Handspicker
DirectTrust Board Vice Chair, PortaFide International, CEO & Chair (ex officio)
LinkedInBuilt with standards, technology, and support partners.
PortaFide works with and through partners to extend its solutions globally, collaborating with standards bodies, technology providers, healthcare organizations, and community support partners.
Standards Development Organization Partners
- ISO
- ANSI
- IETF
- HL7
- DirectTrust
- WEDI
- OASIS
- OMG
Technology Partners
- TagTech – technology provider partner
- Ekko – technology provider partner
Support Partners
- Datuum Republic – customer support and success partner
- PracticalMarkets – international marketing partner
- SOCI – non-profit community engagement and management partner
- Mosaic Bridge Partners – community engagement and management partner
Health information should move seamlessly and securely across borders – enabling personalized care for every individual, wherever they travel or reside.
PortaFide’s global network is designed to reduce the barriers that internationally traveling patients and health tourists face when medical records must otherwise be carried physically, translated manually, or delayed at the point of care.

