Data Infrastructure
Enhancing behavioral healthcare through data systems that support all Nebraskans.
North Star Vision
Nebraska’s behavioral health data systems deliver timely and accurate information so consumers, practitioners, and leaders can make informed choices.
Potential Strategies
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Establish shared data definitions, collection standards, and processing rules across systems to enable EMR and EHR interoperability, consistent reporting, and reliable statewide analysis.
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Implement a closed-loop referral system that allows referrals to be sent, received, accepted, and tracked across providers, supporting warm handoffs, follow-up, and accountability during transitions in care, all while maintaining consumers’ confidentiality.
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Develop dashboards for system leaders and policymakers to track access, capacity, utilization, and outcomes across regions and populations to inform planning and investment decisions.
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Equip providers, navigators, and consumers with timely, actionable information on service availability, eligibility, and care options to support coordination and reduce delays in connecting to care.
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Address missing or inconsistent data across settings and systems to create a more complete picture of how individuals move through the behavioral health system and where breakdowns occur.