Backup — original pdf

Backup

Enabling Timely Public Health Response Austin Public Health Department | 05.06.2026 The Gap Public health needs are clear, but execution is constrained.  Data is slow  Systems are disconnected  New tools take too long 2 What We Built A rapid application development platform and an AI capability: 1. Inside City systems 2. Secure (Microsoft Azure-based) 3. Reusable + scalable 4. Already delivering working tools 3 What It Does From data to insight to action, this AI-enabled capability: 1. Detect signals earlier 2. Connect data across systems 3. Generate usable insights 4. Support real-time decisions 5. Support faster response 4 Proof: Austin Service Guide A working ‘Services’ navigator for Austin residents, built in days, with modern tools on existing data. What does it do? A resident has a conversation in ANY language and is matched to city, county, state, federal, and Nonprofit programs they qualify for.  It includes an interactive map and no account is required; best of all, no forms to fill out to see if you qualify.  The admin console gives staff a live view of demand, equity, and service gaps, by district, by language, by life event. 5 Missed Opportunity  We are not using this at scale  Recent initiatives required new funding  External solutions were used  Internal capability already exists 6 The Risk More missed opportunities  Continued fragmentation  Uncoordinated AI usage  Higher long-term cost  Slower response 7 The Recommendation 1. Recognize this as a City capability 2. Align it with governance (ATS + RADD) 3. Enable a path: pilot → review → production 8 What We Need From This Commission  Use your role  Acknowledge the public health value  Support this as infrastructure  Elevate to Council 9 Closing We built it. It works. It’s not scaled. Next step is alignment……. 10