To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Supplemental Budget for the Data Exchange Framework Technical Assistance Grant in the Amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Supplemental Budget for the Data Exchange Framework Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 for the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Administration Budget Unit (1175-400) (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the certified Board report to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
On July 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 133 into law, which aims to transform healthcare by expanding Medi-Cal eligibility, investing in public health initiatives, and mandating data sharing among providers and health plans by 2024. Section 130290 of the California Health and Safety Code established the California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Data Exchange Framework (DxF).
Currently, California's healthcare system is fragmented, with some parts relying on coordinated electronic systems and others on manual, siloed data exchanges. This inconsistency burdens providers and patients, limits advancements in equity and quality, and hinders patient access to personalized health records. Additionally, a lack of clear policies for data sharing between various health entities further complicates the situation.
On Nov. 7, 2023, your Board approved the Department of Health and H...
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