KEYWORDS:
Data Integration, Master Client Index, EPSDT,

BACKGROUND:
Many state health departments are seeking to expand the scope of their immunization registries to include addtional child health indicators. Immunization registries have done much of the "heavy lifting" of creating data systems that aggregate multiple sources of data and provide it to multiple parties, including private outside the health department. Inroads made in this area need to be expanded, so that private physicians are provided a "one stop" source to access an integrated record for all child health indicators, including blood lead levels, newborn hearing screening, and other EPSDT requirements.

OBJECTIVE:
Describe the programmatic and technical challenges faced and addressed in two states as they attempt to build and deploy an integrated child health data reporting system.

METHOD:
PowerPoint presentation, report of two state experiences and discussion

RESULT:
Two states have made progress taking a systematic approach to data integration, identifying specific programs and data elements to include on a defined timeline. This presentation will discuss the experience, lessons learned, and additional issues to lead to more successful data integration effots.

CONCLUSION:
States can learn much from others that have pursued the "holy grail" of data integration that can help them avoid many of the same pitfalls.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the methods used to define needs and objectives for an integrated child health information system.
Name 2 common issues that stall or derail most integrated information systems, and how to address each.