Data Equity Plan for Medicaid Agencies: Applying the ARRIVED Framework
Transform Connection into Action with the ARRIVED™ Framework
This plan applies the powerful ARRIVED Framework (Awareness, Recognition, Reconnaissance, Investigation, Visualization, Engineering, Deliberation) to address the fundamental disparities in our healthcare data systems that perpetuate inequitable outcomes.
What makes this plan unique is its focus on both the technical aspects of data equity AND the human connections that drive meaningful change. Each component includes:
Awareness tools to help organizations acknowledge existing biases and develop data equity literacy
Recognition & Reconnaissance resources for mapping systems and understanding historical patterns
Investigation frameworks to identify root causes of data inequities
Visualization techniques to reimagine more inclusive approaches
Engineering specifications for implementing technical solutions
Deliberation protocols for continuous assessment and improvement
The plan features ready-to-use implementation tools including questionnaires, assessment matrices, technical specifications, and policy templates—all designed with practicality in mind.
As healthcare leaders, we know that data drives decision-making. But whose voices shape that data? Whose experiences are captured or overlooked? These questions are at the heart of building truly equitable healthcare systems.
By implementing this Data Equity Plan, Medicaid agencies can move beyond surface-level fixes to address the structural factors that create disparities in the first place.
