Why? Data is the foundation of all we do.
We are using information gathered from the Delaware Cancer Registry, our own committees and other sources to learn more about cancer in Delaware. When data is unavailable or incomplete, we focus on creating new or refining existing systems to gather it. More specifically, the new Data Committee will acquire and examine claims data to help committees better target interventions. We are going to investigate patients with stage 3 colorectal cancer who received chemotherapy to track treatment. All committees will also be using data to align their decision-making. The value of data in our continuing cause to reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Delaware is profound. It provides information that gives us knowledge, which ultimately results in understanding that drives actions that make a difference.
WHAT CAN BE DONE
- Continue to acquire data relevant to each committee
- Develop and implement health claims data acquisition methods
- Evaluate the value of other data resources
- Continue to serve as subject-matter experts to other committees
Click each goal to read about the objectives, tasks and timeframes.
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Year 1
$10,000
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Year 2
$50,000
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Year 3
$75,000
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Year 4
$100,000
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| Objective 1A: Acquire and process initial “pilot” dataset. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Develop data acquisition agreements and processing procedures. |
DPH, Medicaid/other insurer representatives |
Year 1 |
| Process, analyze and evaluate the data. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Demonstrate proof of concept; that is, demonstrate value added for cost expended. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Objective 1B: Develop level-of-effort estimates for additional datasets, such as ones from other insurers. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Ascertain volume of available, desirable data and requisite processing capacity. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Estimate value added for cost expended. |
DPH, DCC partners |
Year 1 |
| Objective 1C: Implement routine health insurer claims data acquisition, processing, analysis and, where appropriate, integration. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Fund additional acquisition(s); build/buy processing capacity. |
General Assembly |
Year 2 & ongoing |
| Expand acquisition to include other insurers’ data. |
DPH, insurer representatives |
Year 2 & ongoing |
| Process, evaluate and integrate data proven to be of value. |
DPH, processing contractor (if any) |
Year 2 & ongoing |
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Year 1
$0
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Year 2
$10,000
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Year 3
$15,000
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Year 4
$250,000
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| Objective 2A: Evaluate quality and value of other supplementary electronic data. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Obtain census data and develop SEP “profiles” by geography; for example, by census tract and ZIP codes. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Research Claritas data for content and costs. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Demonstrate proof of concept; that is, demonstrate value added for cost expended. |
DPH |
Year 1 |
| Objective 2B: Acquire/utilize data of proven value. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Maintain currency of census data–based SEP geographic “profiles.” |
DPH |
Year 2 & ongoing |
| Analyze and incorporate data from other sources. |
DPH |
Year 2 & ongoing |
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Year 1
$0
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Year 2
$0
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Year 3
$0
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Year 4
$0
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| Objective 3A: Prepare and distribute a ready reference of common, useful data sources. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Compile/distribute table/listing of useful data sources. |
DPH |
Year 1 & ongoing |
| Maintain/update annually. |
DPH |
Year 2 & ongoing |
| Objective 3B: Assist other committees of the DCC with their data needs. |
| Task/Action |
Responsible Party |
Timeframe |
| Leverage existing data to ensure maximum benefit. |
DPH |
Year 1 & ongoing |
| Respond to requests for assistance with data acquisition/utilization. |
DPH |
Year 1 & ongoing |