Improving Connecticut’s public health through cross-sector data-sharing

Pew – Monday, March 30, 2026
By Ian Leavitt

Connecticut is one of many U.S. states increasingly using cross-sector data-sharing to improve public health outcomes, with the Prevention Data Portal a prime example of the state’s efforts. The portal demonstrates how state leadership buy-in, paired with expertise from nongovernmental partners, can overcome common barriers to cross-sector data-sharing and produce clear and meaningful information to help shape state policy—without requiring large new investments in data infrastructure or centralized control. Insights gained from Connecticut’s experience can inform the work of other state public health agencies as they look to expand cross-sector data-sharing through creative partnerships, simple use cases that show value early, and other avenues within their own states.

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