Appendix: Implementation Considerations The following visualization depicts how our recommendations vary based on their estimated costs (time, information technology, and personnel), equity implications, and stakeholder support (see the legend below for specifics). These determinations were made based on background research and stakeholder interviews. The purpose of this matrix is to summarize the high-level implications of our recommendations, and ultimately help NC DHHS prioritize the recommendations. Matrix Legend Short/Medium/Long Term: ST NC DHHS can implement quickly/without additional funds MT NC DHHS can implement over a few years/with additional funds LT NC DHHS can implement over a few years/with new legal authority Requires Legal Authority: No Does not require legislation Yes Does require legislation Stakeholder Support: Almost universal agreement among stakeholders that this was a priority Some agreement among stakeholders that this was a priority No agreement among stakeholders that this was a priority Equity Implications: Addresses equity Is neutral on equity Works against equity Initial Costs to the State: Has small cost (less than $100,000) Has a moderate cost (approximately $100,000 - $500,000) Has a significant cost Administrative Capacity: Requires only a few people Requires a moderate number of people and/or IT resources Requires a significant number of people and/or IT resources
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