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Michigan Integrated Data Application for STI and HIV (MIDASH)

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Michigan Integrated Data Application for STI and HIV (MIDASH)

MIDASH IT Project

MIDASH

The Bureau of HIV and STI Programs (BHSP) is currently working on an IT project to develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated HIV and STI surveillance, prevention and care web based data system. Michigan Integrated Data Application for STI and HIV (MIDASH) will be an essential tool in furthering the work BHSP does to prevent new infections, improve health outcomes for people with HIV (including achieving and sustaining viral suppression to implementing treatment as prevention) and reduce related health disparities. MIDASH will be developed in accordance with national prevention goals, HIV continuum of care and CDC's High Impact Prevention (HIP) approach by using quality, timely and complete surveillance and program data to guide coordinated HIV prevention efforts.

What is being integrated?

Currently there are six different systems that are used to collect and share information about people who have been diagnosed with and are living with HIV and/or STIs. These systems are eHARS, HIVLMS, CAREWare, Aphirm, MDSS, and MIDAP. When complete, the new MIDASH system will combine the functionality of all six systems into a single web based data system so that duplicate entry of information is no longer needed and everything is located in one place.

What is the implementation strategy?

To accomplish the MIDASH goal with greater flexibility and efficiency we have divided the project into smaller sub-projects as follows:

  • Data Consolidation - The goal is to have a clean, deduplicated and consolidated database which will serve as a foundation for MIDASH. 
  • Benefit/Client Portal - The goal is to develop a unified, user-friendly data entry portal that integrates with relevant data systems, streamlining the enrollment process for people with HIV who are seeking services and allowing them transparent access to their own health care information. 
  • Data Visualization with Tableau - The goal is to make HIV and STI data more accessible, interactive and allow for creation of real time dashboards to make informed programmatic and financial decisions. 
  • Electronic Case and Lab Reporting - The goal is to have a singular platform for our healthcare and laboratory partners to share case and lab information for HIV and STI along with other communicable diseases which will then be imported for management and workflow into MIDASH. 
  • MIDASH Application - The above four sub-projects will result in the formation of a user friendly and human centered MIDASH application. This role-based user facing application will be the secure way client information will be accessed by local health departments, agencies, health care partners and others who serve clients in Michigan.
Centralized MIDASH Application

Why are we doing this?

It is inefficient and time consuming to work with six different systems. Having all HIV and STI data in one place will significantly improve the work that we do.

When will this happen?

Activity for the MIDASH project began in July 2023, and we anticipate project completion in a timely manner as the smaller sub-projects unfold. Our goal is to finish expeditiously, if smaller sub-projects get pushed out as they unfold, then adjustments will be made to the timeline accordingly. We will work closely with all of those who will be impacted to make sure we are ready and prepared to make the switch when the time comes. Our highest priority during this process is to not disrupt services to the people we serve.

Questions?

For questions about MIDASH or to get involved, please contact us at MDHHS-MIDASH@michigan.gov.