Office Hours: Problem Identification: Moving from Data to a Clear Problem Statement
Virtual
Thursday, April 02, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Effective policy starts with clearly defining the problem. In this interactive session hosted by ASTHO, participants will use a policy issue of their choice (e.g., STI surveillance data, disparities, missed screening opportunities) to apply root cause analysis, identify underlying drivers, and draft a concise problem statement that can guide next steps.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Practice applying root cause analysis to STI trends to identify contributing structural, systems, and policy drivers.
• Demonstrate how to structure a concise problem statement using STI data.
Featured Speakers:
- JoAnne Deehr, Director, State Health Policy, ASTHO
- Lana McKinney, Senior Analyst, State Health Policy, ASTHO