Dimagi Partners with the Indiana Department of Health to Modernize Maternal and Child Health Data Systems

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division has selected Dimagi, in partnership with Indiana-based firms CSpring and Metamor Systems, to design and implement a new statewide Maternal and Child Health Data System. The project will modernize how maternal and child health programs collect, manage, and share information, replacing multiple disconnected systems with a unified platform that supports coordinated program administration and service delivery.

The new system will support the MCH Division’s numerous programs serving mothers, infants, and families across Indiana. These include Moms Helpline, an initiative connecting pregnant women insured by Medicaid with resources and education, newborn screening programs, safe sleep initiatives, and other maternal and child health services. Today, many of the systems supporting these programs are outdated and often rely on manual processes, creating challenges when state staff need to identify families, share information across programs, and connect clients with appropriate services in a timely manner.

Building a unified data system

The new MCH Data System will bring these programs together in a single platform, reducing fragmentation while giving participating programs a more complete view of maternal and child health information across the state. The new platform will enable MCH to:

• Connect pregnant individuals and new families with relevant programs, timely services, and appropriate follow-up care
• Better track client outcomes over time and across program areas
• Securely analyze statewide health insights to understand program usage and health trends
• Automate workflows, helping staff spend less time on administrative tasks and more time connecting families and children to the services they need

“Many of the challenges IDOH and MCH currently face aren’t unique to the Hoosier state. Health departments and local entities throughout the United States are likewise struggling with outdated, legacy operations and seeking better ways to more effectively serve their populations,”

Jonathan Jackson, CEO and co-founder at Dimagi

Scale and timeline

The current environment supports approximately 26,000 users across participating programs. Once implemented, the new platform will serve a broad network of state staff, hospitals and birthing centers, local implementing agencies, and other participating organizations. The initial design, development, and implementation phase is expected to span approximately 17 months.