#29: Data modernization part 1: Ohio's solid foundation with Jonathon George & Kristen Dickerson

In part 1 of our new series on the national Data Modernization Initiative, two outstanding modernization experts from the Ohio Department of Health join the show to talk about Ohio's data modernization journey. Chief Data Officer Jonathon George and State Epidemiologist Kristen Dickerson shared with us how Ohio was able to build on a strong foundation that allowed them to quickly pivot to handle COVID-19 data when the pandemic hit. In this episode of the show, they share their insights, challenges and lessons learned. Explore more data modernization stories: phii.org/dmistories. Learn more about the Innovate Ohio Platform: innovateohio.gov/platform. If you enjoy the show, please consider rating us on iTunes! If you have suggestions for future episodes, contact Inform Me, Informatics at podcast@phii.org. Music credit: "Mining by Moonlight," Kevin MacLeod/Incompetech.

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From the Public Health Informatics Institute, this podcast tells stories from the field of public health informatics. Join host Piper Hale as she talks to some of the field's top experts and boots-on-the-ground practitioners to explore what makes this evolving discipline a bedrock of effective public health practice. These stories make this complex field into something a little easier to understand. Learn more about the Public Health Informatics Institute at phii.org.