Public Health Data Modernization Implementation Center Program

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) National Partners (ASTHO, NNPHI, PHAB) selected Mathematica to serve as an Implementation Center to support the CDC Data Modernization Initiative (DMI).

As an Implementation Center, Mathematica will support key goals:

• Support public health agencies to adopt the latest health IT standards to exchange data across health data providers. 
• Enable participation in data exchange networks such as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
• Provide technical implementation support to improve the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of health data used to detect and prevent public health threats. 
• Disseminate lessons learned and effective strategies with the broader community involved in public health data exchange.

Mathematica has assembled a team, including Altarum, J2, and DAS, each with practical, demonstrated experience supporting government public health programs. Mathematica’s team has distinct combined experience in public health, electronic data sharing, and data transformation to develop real solutions for the problems facing our public health community. Together, this experienced team will deliver on the broad range of activities ICs will engage in to support each STLT on their unique public health data modernization journey.

• Mathematica is an expert in creating end-to-end solutions that turn data into action by leveraging our deep expertise in data, standards, quality, and cutting-edge technology.
• Altarum is a leader in designing, implementing, and optimizing public health data exchange solutions that enhance interoperability and support data-driven decision making.
• J2 Interactive is an award-winning software development and IT consulting firm specializing in customized solutions for health systems, labs, research institutions, health information exchanges, and companies that serve the healthcare community. 
• Data and Analytic Solutions, Inc. (DAS) is an information technology consulting firm specializing in data analytics, management, and governance, with two decades of experience in the finance and health sectors.

Mathematica currently supports the following PHAs:

• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Boston Public Health Commission
• Chicago Department of Public Health
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• Dallas County Health & Human Services
• Hawaii Department of Health
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Jackson County, Oregon Public Health
• Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
• Seattle & King County – Public Health