Safety Net Data Collection Strategies

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Safety Net Data Collection Strategies

• Vickie Gates
• Senior Consultant
• State Coverage Initiatives program

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How Much Data and How Good?

• Does data actually influence policy
• Ways to think about investing in more
• The softer side of survey and data work

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The Supply SideDoes it Matter to States

• States are concerned with the health of the
  safety net, but real uncertainties
• Few tools available to easily assess the health
  of individual providers or the safety net
• Todays financial challenges make monitoring
  tools more critical

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Strategies for Access

• Value of understanding both supply and demand
  sides
• Value of data investments over time to monitor
  the impact of policy
• Need for closer state and community working
  relationships to enhance access