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Standardized Language: Importance for EHRs and Public Health Documentation
The Omaha System provides a holistic, interdisciplinary structure that covers environmental, psychosocial, physiological and health-related behavior. For EHRs, standardized languages, like the Omaha System, improve data quality, interoperability, outcomes measurement and reporting.
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Funding Futures: How AI for Public Health Grants Could Be a Lifeline – Part 2
After testing Gemini free AI for grant writing, Champ Software discusses AI as a strategic partner in securing public health grants.

Funding Futures: How AI for Public Health Grants Could Be a Lifeline – Part 1
Part 1 of 2 in a series where Champ Software tests Gemini AI as a tool for grant writing.

From Data Entry to Actionable Insights: The Future of Public Health in St. Louis County
Actionable public health insights due to Omaha System standardization and use of Nightingale Notes. Part 3 of 3-part series.

Tailoring the Omaha System: The Power of Pathways in St. Louis County
Learn about the power of Omaha system and Nightingale Notes public health pathways. Part 2 of 3 part series.

Blog Series: Empowering Public Health with the Omaha System in St. Louis County
The Omaha system’s data standardization empowers public health documentation in St. Louis County. Part 1 of 3 part series.

Beyond Public Health Data Silos
How do local health departments document and manage overlapping programs? A standardized taxonomy (Omaha System) and reduction of number of systems can ease the burden for public health departments.

Navigating the Once Again Rocky Waters: How Local Health Departments Weather Policy Uncertainty
When there is public health policy uncertainty and funding is in question, tracking with consistent data becomes vital to the survival of local health initiatives.

Navigating Public Health Dept. Data Migration: To Import or Not to Import Your Patient Health Records?
Transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a significant step for any public health department. One crucial decision is whether to import your data from your previous EHR.