As part of the NACDD Data Modernization Accelerator Initiative, we are proud to highlight the achievements of the 10 states participating in the Chronic Disease Data Modernization Action Incubator!

Data modernization is more than just a technical upgrade — it’s a transformational shift requiring strong leadership, organizational change, and sustained collaboration. Through this initiative, newly formed cross-functional teams in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Utah are supporting each other as they strengthen their workforce, build new partnerships, create a shared vision, and align resources for long-term progress.

Guided by CSTE’s National Strategic Plan for Chronic Disease Surveillance Modernization and NACDD’s Organizational Capacity Framework for Chronic Disease Data Modernization, participating states have made meaningful progress across four key domains:

1. Leading and managing change

2. Engaging and developing the workforce

3. Developing and sustaining partnerships

4. Advancing data infrastructure for action

NACDD is excited to expand participation in Round 3 of the Action Incubator, launching in August 2025 and concluding in December 2025.  

Interested in joining a future Action Incubator?

Fill out this interest form to receive additional information. 

Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services Through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under CDC/HHS as part of a financial assistance award totaling $500,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS.  The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.