TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Chelsea Stoner, Assistant Deputy Director of Health and Human Services Agency - Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Authorizing Application to and Participation in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework and Data Sharing Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Napa County’s Health and Human Services Agency to enter into the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework for the Behavioral Health Division, and authorize the Director of Health and Human Services Agency to execute and submit the Single Data Sharing Agreement through the State’s signing portal, with authority to add other divisions as they become ready to electronically exchange data through available platforms. (No Fiscal Impact; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
California Health and Safety Code section 130290 established the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) to enable the secure, real-time exchange of health and social services information among specified entities in California, as required by state law.
The DxF is implemented through a Single Data Sharing Agreement and statewide policies and procedures that establish the legal, operational and technical requirements for participation in and exchange of health and social services information among health care and government entities. Participation in the DxF is intended to improve care coordination, strengthen referrals and service continuity, reduce fragmentation across systems and support more timely, safe and effective whole-person care.
Participation in the DxF through the Single Data Sharing Agreement supports HHSA Behavioral Health’s compliance with state requirements for secure, real-time data exchange with Medi-Cal managed care plans and other Medi-Cal partners by January 1, 2027. HHSA Behavioral Health will use the existing CalMHSA-supported infrastructure to begin participation, with additional divisions to be added as they become operationally ready for electronic data exchange.
Requested Action:
1. Approve and authorize a resolution allowing HHSA Director of to enter into the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) and submit the Single Data Sharing Agreement through the State’s signing portal.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Additional Information |
Strategic Initiative: Compassion & Access |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.