1. (a) The department shall determine the feasibility of implementing an integrated electronic case management system for community-based care provided under the pilot program that:

   1. (1) allows for real-time case management;
   2. (2) facilitates coordination among service providers; and
   3. (3) supports outcome tracking and reporting.

2. (b) Regardless of whether the department implements an integrated electronic case management system, the department shall:

   1. (1) provide to the lead entity technical support and access to data as necessary to facilitate implementation of a data management system for effective case management and service coordination;
   2. (2) ensure secure and efficient information sharing with stakeholders; and
   3. (3) support outcome tracking and reporting through existing or modified systems.

3. (c) The department shall establish protocols related to any data management and information-sharing systems used for the pilot program to ensure:

   1. (1) privacy and security of data; and
   2. (2) the efficient sharing of information.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 513), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.