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Safety Net Data Collection Strategies. Vickie Gates Senior Consultant State Coverage Initiatives program. 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. The Supply Side Does it Matter to States.
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Safety Net Data Collection Strategies Vickie Gates Senior Consultant State Coverage Initiatives program
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
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” • Today’s financial challenges make monitoring tools more critical
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