State University Partnership Program

The State University Partnership (SUP) is a research program between Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) leadership and university research centers to expand Cabinet research capacity, support development of evidence-based policy and foster a research community in the commonwealth.

State University Partnership Program

The SUP program promotes collaboration with Kentucky public universities, extends Cabinet research capacity and supports program evaluation and policy development. The Office of Data Analytics (ODA) works across CHFS agencies to develop a comprehensive research agenda advancing research meaningful and applicable to the Cabinet and the citizens it serves.

Through the SUP program, ODA is able to develop a robust research library to support data-driven policy and increase understanding of the challenges and issues affecting CHFS programs and services.

The SUP program supports university researchers through data-sharing agreements, research and grant development and serving as a central point of contact for the Cabinet. University researchers interested in non-funded project opportunities can get started any time by following steps outlined in the section How to Become a Partner. Funded partnerships are available on a biennial basis and awarded following a formal application process and strenuous review prior to selection.

State University Partnership Research Briefs

State University Partnerships are a collaboration between CHFS and Kentucky’s public universities to produce research that expands our understanding of how to improve the health and wellbeing of Kentuckians. These partnerships provide a forum for researchers and government leaders to learn from one another and apply research insights to effective policies and programs.

2022 SUP Research Briefs:

Medicaid Managed Care Organizational Strategies to Address Enrollee Social Needs
Alcohol Use Disorder: Its Risk Factors, Comorbidity, and Long-Term Care Cost
Tobacco Use Documentation: A Quality Improvement Plan
Improving Care Quality for Children Receiving Kentucky Medicaid
Assessing the Impact of Long Acting Injectable on Psychiatric Treatment Outcomes Among Medicaid Beneficiaries
Pathways to Residential Treatment for Children And Youth in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Disparities in the Receipt of Guideline Compliant Care and Outcomes Among Kentucky Medicaid Enrolled Patients with Diabetes
Kentucky Child Welfare Workforce Wellness Initiative
Social Determinants of Health and Type 2 Diabetes: Medicaid Beneficiaries in Kentucky
Opioid Use in Patients with Cancer: Developing and Implementing an Evidenced-Based Strategy
Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Patterns After Initial Treatment in Young Adults with Medicaid Insurance
Identifying and Removing Barriers to Treatment of Hepatitis C Infections in KY Medicaid
Disparities in Cancer Screening in the Kentucky Medicaid Population
Study on Systemic Complications of Oral Diseases Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Type 2 Diabetes in Kentucky
Using Data Science Tools to Analyze Medicaid Claims Data and Better Understand Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect of Market Changes in Kentucky Medicaid: Utilization and Cost Savings for Three Chronic Diseases - Cancer, Diabetes, and CVD
Patterns of Healthcare Utilization on Two High-Risk Infant Groups in Kentucky

2020 SUP Research Briefs:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Patients Among Medicaid Beneficiaries in Kentucky
Enhancing Tobacco Dependence Treatment for Kentucky Medicaid Recipients
University of Kentucky Healthcare’s Office of Opioid Safety
Behavioral Health Tobacco Dependence Treatment for Kentucky Medicaid Recipients
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Beyond Birth
Medication Prescribing to Children Insured by Kentucky Medicaid
Longitudinal Analysis of Type 2 Diabetes in Medicaid Beneficiaries
Preparing for Value-Based Purchasing Quality Metrics for All Hospitals in Kentucky

How to Become a Partner

There are several ways to become a partner in the CHFS SUP program. The most common is to request data for a non-funded partnership. Data requests can be submitted via email to ODA.

State universities may apply for funded partnerships during the next application cycle. For application instructions and additional information please email the CHFS SUP program.