Project Roll Out
METRIX is being accomplished in three phases:
- Phase I: Conduct initial DOH data assets inventory. Creation of a simple data catalog with thorough metadata to provide the public access to valuable health data. (Completed)
- Phase II: Continued pro-active disclosure of valuable health data. Support open government principles and execute them by utilizing an open data platform that will offer enhanced data visualizations and mapping capabilities, the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to facilitate data sharing, and social media tools to engage with the public and promote active participation. (Completed)
- Phase III: Create and maintain a Portfolio of Data Assets for innovative dissemination to support "Innovation Challenges," creative data sharing/ linking of health data and applications development. Upon the institutionalization of a data classification program, the release of more secure health data (with the appropriate privacy and confidentiality safeguards in place) will be advanced through the development of a secure data portal. This will foster targeted research, policy analysis, and economic development. (In Progress)