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MPH Data Day 2024

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See you at Data Day 2024!

The Indiana Management Performance Hub and Indiana Chief Data Officer Josh Martin invite the statewide data community to the seventh annual Data Day. Data Day 2024 is set for Wednesday, May 29 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Conference Center & Auditorium at the Indiana Government Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Registration is now open for Data Day 2024 and the schedule is now available below! There is no cost to attend the event, but if you register you'll be the first to know about scheduled breakout sessions and speakers!

Discover how state agencies and trusted partners are using data to tackle challenges in education, workforce development, public health and beyond. The sessions cover a wide range of topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data privacy, data management, data visualization and data science.

Data Day celebrates MPH’s collaborative and innovative approach to fostering a culture of collaboration and data-driven decision making between state agencies and key trusted partners. Join the celebration and learn more about how data continues to play an increasingly important role in state government.

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Data Day May 29 2024

Event Location
Indiana Government Center South
Conference Center & Auditorium
Indianapolis, IN
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Our schedule is tentative and is subject to change. As sessions become full due to room size limits, the session may be removed as an option from the form. MPH will send session tickets to those that have selected the full sessions. If a session is full, please check with an MPH representative on Data Day at the scheduled session room as there may be some standing room or additional seating available. If you have questions, please email MPH Communications and Marketing Division.

9 a.m. Opening Session

Welcome and Remarks

Josh Martin, Indiana Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, MPH
The Opening Session at Data Day 2024 will feature a welcome and remarks by Indiana's Chief Data Officer. Join the Indiana CDO at 9 a.m. in the Auditorium to hear about Indiana's State Data Strategy and a comprehensive plan to make Indiana's data accessible, reliable, and actionable.

Opening Session Panel

Powering Progress: Indiana's Roadmap for Responsible AI in Government
Moderator: Jennifer Cooper, Assistant General Counsel, Indiana MPH. 
Panelists: Chris Henderson, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Department of Workforce Development; Rachel Clark, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles; and Brian Zaczek, Principal Data Scientist, Indiana MPH.  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform government services – but responsible implementation is key. Join us at the Data Day 2024 Opening Session for a deep dive into Indiana's new state policy governing AI use within state agencies.

Our expert panel will unpack the policy from the Office of Indiana Chief Data Officer (OCDO), highlighting best practices for data governance, privacy and ethical AI implementation. Explore real-world examples showcasing the power of AI to enhance government efficiency and citizen services. Leave this session equipped with a roadmap for building a successful AI strategy within your agency and contributing to a responsible AI future for state government agencies.

10 a.m. Breakout Sessions

SLDS Data Story: Year 6 Employment Trends by Education Level

Conference Center Auditorium, 10 a.m.

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SLDS Data Story: Year 6 Employment Trends by Education Level

Room Location: AUDITORIUM
Presenter: Bryan Zaczek, Principal Data Scientist, and Hali Buck, Senior Director of Engagement & Analytics - Indiana Management Performance Hub
This session dives into Indiana's Education Workforce Data System (EWDS), the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) for our state. We'll explore employment trends by education level for Hoosier high school graduates six years after graduation.  Get ready for some data storytelling - you'll see how the EWDS can be used to answer research questions with real-world examples!

How Data-Driven Decision Making Influences Interventions

Conference Room C, 10 a.m.

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How Data-Driven Decision Making Influences Interventions

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM C
Presenter: Sarah Harness, Supervisor – Data/IT, Vanderburgh County Health Department
The fight for infant health equity is a fight for all. But the reality is, Black mothers and babies face a much higher risk of infant mortality. This session explores a powerful data-driven approach in Vanderburgh County. Join a representative of the Vanderburgh County Health Department to learn how the county used data to pinpoint racial disparities in infant mortality rates and the story behind the alarming rate in zip code 47713 (42.1 deaths/1,000 births).

From Data to Action: Leveraging Indiana 211 Insights

Conference Room 18, 10 a.m.

SESSION IS FULL

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From Data to Action: Leveraging Indiana 211 Insights

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 18
Presenter: Amy Wyse, Business Analyst, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Since Indiana 211 became a division of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) in 2020, the program has worked with FSSA’s Data & Analytics team to build out data products within three main areas: resource data, interaction data, and call data. Learn how this suite of dashboards has been developed to analyze this data for public use, internal operational knowledge, and to drive decision-making to increase efficiency of Indiana 211 processes. Since the dashboards were created, the Indiana 211 team uses the information to inform business decisions and ultimately impact Hoosiers.

Utilizing Real-Time Data to Identify Opportunities for Overdose Intervention

Conference Room 19, 10 a.m.

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Utilizing Real-Time Data to Identify Opportunities for Overdose Intervention

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 19
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Aalsma, Johnathan & Jennifer Simmons Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine; Kaitlyn Christian, Senior Director of Engagement and Analytics and John Cayton, Business Intelligence Developer, Indiana MPHThis session explores a collaborative effort to develop a real-time overdose prevention dashboard.  Learn how this project utilizes data to identify key intervention points prior to a fatal overdose, empowering local teams to save lives.

11 a.m. Breakout Sessions

Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Records Management in the Public Sector

Conference Center Auditorium, 11 a.m.

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Navigating the Intersection of Data Governance and Records Management in the Public Sector

Room Location: AUDITORIUM
Presenter: Jen Cooper, Assistant General Counsel, Indiana MPH and Meaghan Fukunaga, Records & Information Management Assistant Director, Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA)
Feeling lost in the maze of data governance and records management? This session is your map! Representatives from the IARA and MPH explore the critical connection between these two areas in the public sector, highlighting how they work together and the challenges you might face. You'll gain insights on: recent data privacy & governance developments; managing digital records retention & public access requests; governing data products like dashboards; an the impact of AI on records and data ethics

Leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate this complex space and foster a more efficient, transparent, and accountable public administration.

Data Solutions for IDEM's Project Management Office

Conference Room C, 11 a.m.

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Data Solutions for IDEM's Project Management Office

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM C
Presenter: Brooke Myer, Agency Project Manager, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Learn how The Indiana Department of Environmental Management's PMO built a data solution using SharePoint, Power Automate, Forms, and Power BI to collect, manage, and visualize project information. This system streamlines project intake, creates a central project portfolio, and provides dashboards for senior management, though some limitations exist regarding IT expertise and licensing. Future plans involve PMO-specific metrics and broader staff access.

Demystifying Medical Records: A Crash-Course in Healthcare Data Analysis

Conference Room 18, 11 a.m.

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Demystifying Medical Records: A Crash-Course in Healthcare Data Analysis

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 18
Presenter: Amy Ann Tylenda, Data Scientist, Indiana MPH
Dive headfirst into healthcare data and learn about data collection, medical classifications, HIPAA, and techniques and strategies needed to work with healthcare data.





A collaborative evaluation of Indiana Family Preservation Services

Conference Room 19, 11 a.m.

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A collaborative evaluation of Indiana Family Preservation Services

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 19
Presenter:  Dr. Allyson Dir, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine and Brian Goodwin, Senior Research Analyst, Indiana Department of Child Services
As part of the implementation of Family First Preservation Services Act, and to meet legal requirements set by the Indiana State Legislature in 2019, Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) implemented Indiana Family Preservation Services (INFPS) to maintain children in the home when it is deemed safe to do so. A team of researchers from DCS and Indiana University leveraged DCS administrative data, along with data collected from service providers, to evaluate INFPS. In addition to discussing findings from the evaluation of INFPS, the presentation will highlight lessons learned in establishing a collaborative partnership as well as plans and current progress on additional projects.

12:30 Breakout Sessions

Digestible Data Visualizations

Conference Center Auditorium, 12:30 p.m.

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Digestible Data Visualizations

Room Location: AUDITORIUM
Presenter: Carl Gidley, Data Scientist, Indiana MPH
Our stakeholders are bombarded with hundreds of requests for their attention each day. Come for ideas, pointers, and discussion on creating digestible data visualizations that effectively inform strategic decision-making!

Probabilistic Record Linkage with Splink

Conference Room C, 12:30 p.m.

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Probabilistic Record Linkage with Splink

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM C
Presenter: Matthew Simmons, Data Scientist,  Indiana Dept. of Health
The Indiana Department of Health is unlocking the power of patient-entity data through cloud technology and partnerships. However, disparate datasets and missing unique identifiers pose a challenge. This session will highlight the application of increasingly complex record linkage methodologies and feature an in-depth review of Splink. Distributed freely as a Python library, Splink is grounded in a probabilistic framework and allows for modular development and cloud integration.

Data-Driven Aging: Navigating New Pathways at CICOA

Conference Room 18, 12:30 p.m.

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Data-Driven Aging: Navigating New Pathways at CICOA

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 18
Presenter: >Kelsey Chance, Director of Data and Research, CICOA Aging and In-Home SolutionsIn July 2024, Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) will launch Pathways for Aging for older adults aged 60 and over by partnering with health plans to manage members’ long-term services and supports. CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, the largest Area Agency on Aging in Indiana, is tasked with preparing for this new landscape of service delivery to our community and data has played a pivotal role in this transition. In this session, learn how CICOA’s data transformation journey has allowed them to embrace the change ahead.

1:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Building a Mental Health Related Events Dashboard: Data Insights for Action

Conference Center Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.

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Building a Mental Health Related Events Dashboard: Data Insights for Action

Room Location: AUDITORIUM
Presenter: Nick Larkin, Director of Data Operations, Indiana Department of Health with Kaitlyn Christian, Senior Director of Engagement and Analytics, Indiana MPH
The Indiana Management Performance Hub partnered with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Health, and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction within the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to develop a dashboard tracking mental health-related events as captured in emergency medical services (EMS) and emergency department (ED) data. This session dives into the challenges and solutions behind the project. Learn how clear definitions, clever data analysis (including regular expressions), and strategic visualization techniques are creating a powerful tool. We'll also explore future advancements, like using large language models for even more accurate insights.

Innovative and Sustainable Health Workforce Data Management Solutions for Indiana

Conference Room C, 1:30 p.m.

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Innovative and Sustainable Health Workforce Data Management Solutions for Indiana

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM C
Presenter: Sierra X. Vaughn, MPH; Assistant Director, Data and Research; Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
Who are Indiana's healthcare providers, and where are they most needed? The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy, located at Indiana University School of Medicine, is a leader in health workforce research, tackles this critical question with data. Explore the innovative strategy, the Bowen Center developed for the State of Indiana, collecting and analyzing data on licensed health professionals.

This session dives into how Indiana uses data to tackle healthcare workforce shortages and improve access to care. Explore interactive dashboards that pinpoint key data points, and discover real-world examples of data-driven programs like loan repayment, targeted nursing education, and initiatives to address infant and maternal mortality. Leave with actionable insights to make better healthcare decisions in your own community.

Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program's Data Journey

Conference Center 18, 1:30 p.m.

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Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program's Data Journey

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 18
Presenter: Matthew Dukeshire, Data Scientist, Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) Join the Indiana FSSA Data & Analytics team to explore the data-driven success story of Indiana's Pregnancy Promise Program (IPPP)! This program tackles opioid use disorder (OUD) in mothers and improves infant health outcomes through Medicaid case management. But managing the program and meeting federal reporting requirements for the MOM Model brought immense data challenges.

This session dives into IPPP's innovative solutions:
- Building a secure, in-house web app with RShiny for real-time data collection by case managers.
-Developing data engineering solutions for enrollment and program management.
-Leveraging Azure for secure data storage and federal reporting.
-Unveiling data insights that reshape IPPP priorities and processes.
-Examining health outcomes through linkage with Medicaid claims.

The INPRS Journey Towards Master Data Management

Conference Room 19, 1:30 p.m.

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The INPRS Journey Towards Master Data Management

Room Location: CONFERENCE ROOM 19
Presenter: Angel Wilfong, Director of Information Management, Indiana Public Retirement System with partners from KPMG
Join the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) as they share their journey towards mastering their data, including where they were, where they are now and how they got there. Also get a glimpse of where they we plan to go in the future. INPRS will share practical insights on what has worked for them and include lessons learned along the way.

  • Breakout Sessions: Call for Presentations

    Does your agency have a project that would be ideal to present to the statewide data community? The call for presentations from state agencies and partner organizations to host a breakout session at Data Day 2024 in now open. If you’d like to be considered for a presentation at Data Day 2024, please click the button link below to submit your presentation. MPH will notify you if you’ve been selected for a presentation and determine next steps. We only have a limited number of sessions available, so request early.

    The Window to Submit a Presentation Has Closed

  • Host a Booth at Data Day

    In addition to the live presentations, we're also offering state agencies and partner organizations the opportunity to host informational booths in the Conference Center. The booths are a great place for agencies to showcase their innovative, data-centered projects and network. Booths will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B. Please note: Informational booths are exclusively for state agencies and partner organizations. Our event is not a vendor fair.

    Submit a Booth Request

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