Now is as good as any time
By Victoria Fan Launching a blog during a global pandemic may seem unusual, but this pandemic has made clear that now is as good as any. Amidst this coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the need for timely, relevant, local information is greater than ever -- for greater coordination and a more effective response. The work that we do at the Pacific Health Analytics Collaborative (PHAC) at its core involves the rigorous generation of knowledge, information, and insights to inform decisions affecting policies and programs, with a deliberate arc towards health equity. Our work is at the intersection of data analytics, substance use and behavioral health, and health systems. In distressing times of economic recession and budget cuts, we need to ensure that the system of care for the most vulnerable populations in our community continue especially amidst the disruptions of this outbreak. More than ever, a high-performing system requires timely analytics and information. We need to ...