A20 - Data as a Catalyst for Smart Spending of Opioid Litigation Funds

Local and state policymakers need data-driven tools to help inform strategic planning for opioid settlement fund decisions. Careful blending and braiding of existing funding streams, alongside consideration of where settlement funds can plug gaps in infrastructure, is required. This session will highlight the role of data in informing policymakers’ critical steps in determining community needs and present a suite of data tools developed by the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and Third Horizon Strategies. Attendees will learn how to leverage the tools and best practices in working with communities to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making about opioid investments.