Public Health Infrastructure Partners program will accelerate
data exchange between healthcare and public health organizations to
drive timely, data-informed public health actions
WASHINGTON, July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global
provider of strategy and managed services to commercial and public
sector clients, has been selected by the Public Health
Infrastructure Partners to provide direct technical implementation
services to public health agencies in their data modernization
efforts.
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
(ASTHO), National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Public
Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) recently announced the launch of
a new Implementation Center Program to support public health
agencies as they modernize their data systems. The U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided $255 million in funding through the Public Health
Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) for the new program, which will provide
tailored support and technical implementation services. Together,
the Public Health Infrastructure Partners are collaborating with
health agencies to modernize data systems, recruit and retain a
skilled public health workforce, and address longstanding public
health infrastructure needs.
Guidehouse was selected to serve as an Implementation Center
through the program, which builds upon previous investments made
through PHIG, a major federal investment supporting U.S.
infrastructure needs, and will expand the number of public health
agencies eligible to receive support. The goal of the program is to
reduce the burden on public health agencies, health systems and
providers, labs, and other data providers to seamlessly exchange
information for rapid detection of and response to health
threats.
"Guidehouse is honored to work with the Public Health
Infrastructure Partners to establish an implementation center
supporting state, territorial, and local health agencies to
accelerate their data modernization goals," said Sarah Garnett, Guidehouse Partner and Public
Health leader. "This ambitious program aligns with our expertise
across the healthcare ecosystem. We look forward to leveraging this
partnership to put the right people, processes, governance, and
technology in place to enable the public health community to access
more timely, accurate, and actionable data."
Implementation Centers aim to benefit public health agencies
across the country, whether directly through participation in the
program or indirectly through resources such as guidance documents,
webinars, and other offerings that synthesize findings and emerging
lessons learned from the program.
"The Implementations Centers will bolster vital public health
data modernization efforts," says Joseph
Kanter, MD, MPH, ASTHO CEO. "This effort builds on the
important investment that CDC is making into public health
infrastructure, with the understanding that data modernization is
not a one-time endeavor but rather an ongoing effort essential to
the operation of modern, effective health departments."
"State, territorial, and local health departments face ongoing
challenges in ensuring that their communities are afforded
high-quality public health programs and services," said
Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN, PHAB
president and CEO. "The Implementation Center Program will address
these challenges and assist in improving the quality and
effectiveness of health departments for millions of Americans. This
is a monumental investment in our public health system that will
facilitate more effective collaboration throughout our nation."
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a leading global
provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial
markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and
risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector
expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges
and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on
transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven
innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing,
and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that
help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future
growth and success. The company has more than 16,000 professionals
in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is led by seasoned
professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and
emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving
national and global economies. For more information, please visit
www.guidehouse.com.
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