System of Care Data Sources

This Environmental Scan provides an overview of the core data systems used across Georgia’s child-serving agencies and collaboratives. It highlights key data sources, access points, available content, populations represented, and the types of metrics collected, with sources organized by topic area. The findings are intended to inform next steps toward a more coordinated and transparent data approach for the Georgia System of Care.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UTILIZATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
GeorgiaUnify: a Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) platform Contact Info ;	GeorgiaUnify is a GaHIN platform that connects community-based organizations with providers and state agencies. The platform protects patient health information while creating a closed-loop referral system between providers and social care organizations.	Click to view the Social Care Use Case Example Graphic.	• Social care data • Clinical data	Georgia residents (all ages; county-level estimates)
GeorgiaDirect: a Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) messaging service Contact Info ;	GeorgiaDirect is a secure email messaging service that lets providers send and receive authenticated and encrypted patient health information over the internet to other authorized and trusted recipient-both within Georgia and nationwide. GaHIN offers GeorgiaDirect at no charge to authorized, credentialed providers.	Patient referrals between providers Discharge summaries sent to the Primary Care Provider Lab reports transmitted to the ordering physician Data sent to public health organizations Care Summaries transmission	Encrypted private health information	Georgia residents (all ages; county-level estimates)
GeorgiaConnX: Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) Contact Info ;	GeorgiaConnX offers a robust patient search functionality where providers make queries from within their EHR to quickly access patient health data from hospitals, physician practices, state health systems, and more.	Supports care plan exchange and ADT alert notification Provides connection to public health organizations Supports data exchange for Accountable Care Organizations and Patient Centered Medical Homes	Electronic health records	Georgia residents (all ages)
Find Help GA (800) 244-5373 Contact Info ;	FindHelpGA is an online platform that helps parents, caregivers, and families locate local supportive programs. It includes thousands of services such as parenting support, after-school programs, counseling, legal referrals, resources for grandparents, and help for family violence concerns.	Community-based organizations can use FindHelpGA to ensure families are connected to accurate, up-to-date services by claiming their program listings and keeping their resources current on the platform.	Directory of community resources including behavioral health and social services Service categories and descriptions Provider organization details Eligibility requirements Service area/geography Contact and referral information	Georgia residents (all ages)
DCH Ease (404) 656-4507	The Office of Analytics and Program Improvements provides a one-stop-shop for all data requests related to the Department of Community Health related healthcare analytics.	EASE is an online portal for submitting applications and managing processes related to healthcare programs administered by Georgia’s Department of Community Health (DCH) This source is used primarily for: Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids applications Provider enrollment and credentialing Submission of reports, documentation, and forms for state health programs Supports efficient data collection, review, and processing for state healthcare administration.	Medicaid and PeachCare enrollment and eligibility Behavioral and physical health service utilization (claims/encounters) Diagnosis and procedure codes Provider type/specialty Member demographics County or regional geography	Medicaid and PeachCare enrollees
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) Contact Info ;	The Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) is a 24/7/365, toll-free service for behavioral health crises, operated by Carelon and partnered with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides immediate mobile response, crisis assessment, and service referrals, with data integrated into the state’s 988 ecosystem to track crisis care metrics.	Reduce healthcare spending with more cost-effective early intervention. Reduce the use of law enforcement, public health, and other safety resources.	Crisis contact volume and presenting needs Referral and linkage outcomes Response time indicators to inform System of Care accesscrisis Response capacity Service gaps	Youth and young adults younger than 25

POPULATION HEALTH

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
All-Payer Claims Database Contact Info ;	The APCD primarily contains medical, dental, and pharmacy insurance claims. Common data elements found in claims data include information about visits, procedures, diagnoses, medication dispensing, cost of care, and demographics.	Analyze health care access, cost, and quality trends across payers and populations Support policy development, program evaluation, and system planning Identify disparities in care and utilization Promote transparency in healthcare costs and outcomes for policymakers, researchers, and the public	• Medical visits • Procedures • Diagnoses • Medication Dispensing • Costs of Care • Demographics	Georgia residents with medical, dental, and/or pharmacy coverage.
Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) (404) 413-0288 Contact Info ;	ARCHI uses shared data to examine the root causes of health across Atlanta. ARCHI tracks key community health indicators and works with partners to monitor progress and improvements in health across Atlanta, including literacy rates, routine doctor visits, insurance access, transportation access, SNAP, income and poverty measures, housing cost burden, air quality, and physical activity.	Track key community health indicators Focus on collaboration with partners demonstrating measurable gains. Contribute to broader understanding of the barriers to better health in Atlanta.	Community-level indicators related to behavioral health, substance use, maternal and child health, and social determinants of health to support regional needs assessment and System of Care planning	Georgia residents (all ages)
UniteUs Contact Info ;	UniteUs provides government agencies, healthcare providers, health plans, and community-based organizations referral pathway support to ensure that no one falls through the cracks when seeking care.	Identify service gaps Connect people to needed resources Contribute to broader understanding of the barriers to better health in Atlanta.	Client demographics Identified social needs Referral volume and type Closed-loop referral outcomes (accepted/completed/unmet) Service utilization Network performance indicators to monitor social needs and cross-sector	Georgia residents with medical, dental, and/or pharmacy coverage.
Cross Agency Child Data System (CACDS) Contact Info ;	CACDS provides longitudinal data on early childhood education enrollment.	Track child outcomes across health, education, and social domains Inform policy, program planning, and funding decisions Support cross-agency coordination and improve service delivery for children and families Identify disparities and gaps in services to target interventions effectively.	Child demographics Behavioral health diagnoses and service use Child welfare involvement and placement Juvenile justice contact Education indicators (enrollment, discipline, special education) Medicaid and healthcare utilization Cross-system involvement patterns and trends	Children and youth (Birth–21) involved in one or more public service systems
Georgia Department of Public Health OASIS Contact Info ;	OASIS is a suite of interactive tools used to access and visualize the Georgia Department of Public Health’s standardized health data repository. Available data include vital statistics, hospital discharge, Emergency Room Visits, STDs, and Census Population Data.	Supports identification of geographic areas and populations with elevated health and substance-related risk factors using population health indicators to inform System of Care needs assessment, prevention priorities, and cross-sector planning.	Population-level indicators related to: • Maternal and child health • Injury and violence • Substance-related morbidity/mortality • Demographics	Georgia population (all ages; couty-level estimates)
GA All-Payer Claims Database Contact Info ;	The GA All-Payer Claims Database provides information on medical, dental, and pharmacy insurance claims. An Insurance claim includes information on the healthcare services provided to patients and the associated costs that are submitted to health insuranc eproviders for reimbursement.	Health researchers, policymakers, and state agencies can request subsets of data better inform healthcare delivery and policy.	Medical visits Procedures Diagnoses Medication Dispensing Costs of Care Demographics	Georgia residents with medical, dental, and/or pharmacy coverage.

HEALTH AND EDUCATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia Data Analytics Center (GDAC) Contact Info ;	GDAC provides access to an array of data sources, including the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, Georgia Opioid Treatment Facilities and Pain Management Clinics, Emergency Services, Georgia Match Results & Graduate Medical Education, All Payer Claims Database, Medicaid Data, and State Health Benefit Plan.	Improve policy analysis and program evaluation Support cross-agency collaboration and coordinated interventions Identify trends, disparities, and outcomes to inform resource allocation and strategic planning Enhance government transparency and accountability through data-driven insights.	Integrated administrative data across state agencies, including health and behavioral health utilization, child welfare involvement, education indicators, justice system involvement, demographics, and geography.	Georgia residents (all ages)

SCHOOL-BASED POPULATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
GaDOE Insights Contact Info ;	Georgia Insights is the Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) central, public-facing platform for data, analytics, and reporting designed to inform decisions in K-12 education. It provides interactive dashboards, reports, and data downloads covering student performance, attendance, teacher pipelines, and school financials to support educators, parents, and community members.	Provides publicly available education indicators (attendance, discipline, school climate, academic outcomes) that can be used to identify priority populations and communities, inform System of Care service planning, and support baseline context for evaluation and needs assessments.	Enrollment and student demographics Attendance and chronic absenteeism disciplinary actions (suspensions, expulsions) School climate and safety indicators Academic achievement and performance outcomes	K-12
Georgia Student Health Survey (replaced by Georgia School Climate Surveys) Contact Info ;	Georgia Student Health Survey focuses on school climate, which describes the quality of school life by measuring student and adult (families, teachers, and staff) experiences related to academics, relationships, safety, and the physical environment. Statewide, system-level, and school-level results are provided.	Assesses school climate, safety, and the learning environment from the perspectives of students, teachers, and staff, including engagement, sense of belonging, safety, leadership support, and overall well-being. The data are used to identify strengths and areas for improvement, inform policies and interventions, monitor progress over time, and guide state and local efforts to create safe and supportive learning environments.	Perceptions of school safety, belonging, engagement, relationships, support, and well-being, with results reported as domain scores and climate star ratings at the school and district levels	K-12

EARLY CHILDHOOD

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) Readiness Radar Contact Info ;	GEEARS provides Early Childhood Profiles that are available for each of Georgia’s 159 counties, the City of Atlanta, Georgia State House and Senate Districts, and the state’s Congressional Districts. These profiles include a range of data relevant to early childhood, including early learning, 3rd grade assessment, economic hardship, and other family- and health-related indicators.	Tracks children’s kindergarten readiness across key domains, including health and physical development, social-emotional skills, cognitive and language abilities, and family and community supports. The data are used to assess readiness, identify service gaps, guide early childhood planning and resource allocation, and monitor progress and the impact of early childhood initiatives over time.	Birth and child health indicators Early learning participation and quality (Georgia Pre-K, childcare, quality rated) Family economic stability measures Kindergarten readiness outcomes based on GKIDS	Children 0-8 and their families