How to work your data project into a health care system: an HD2A story

Niranjan S. Karnik, MD, PhD
University of Illinois Chicago

ABSTRACT:
Translating data science innovations into real-world clinical impact remains a critical challenge in healthcare. This talk presents the story of C-DOSETaP (Chicago Data-Driven OUD Screening, Engagement, Treatment and Prevention) project, a NIDA-funded initiative under the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Data to Action (HD2A) program. Designed to integrate substance use screening and care pathways into electronic health record (EHR) systems, C-DOSETaP is a health system-wide project aiming to enhance clinician decision-making and streamline referrals to addiction treatment in diverse healthcare settings. We will explore the strategic, technical, and cultural considerations required to embed data-driven tools into large healthcare systems, focusing on lessons learned in stakeholder engagement, workflow integration, and sustainability planning. Attendees will gain insight into how collaborative partnerships between clinicians, informatics teams, and implementation scientists can drive the successful adoption of data innovations at the point of care.