DATA MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SHARING.

(a) The department shall determine the feasibility of implementing an integrated electronic case management system for community-based care provided under the pilot program that:

(1) allows for real-time case management;

(2) facilitates coordination among service providers; and

(3) supports outcome tracking and reporting.

(b) Regardless of whether the department implements an integrated electronic case management system, the department shall:

(1) provide to the lead entity technical support and access to data as necessary to facilitate implementation of a data management system for effective case management and service coordination;

(2) ensure secure and efficient information sharing with stakeholders; and

(3) support outcome tracking and reporting through existing or modified systems.

(c) The department shall establish protocols related to any data management and information-sharing systems used for the pilot program to ensure:

(1) privacy and security of data; and

(2) the efficient sharing of information.