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Improving Customer Service in Health and Human Services Through Technology

Improving Customer Service in Health and Human Services Through Technology
2018
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Author(s): 
Sonal Ambegaokar, Rachael Podesfinski, Jennifer Wagner
Improving Customer Service in Health and Human Services Through Technology
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
Medicaid/CHIP
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Local/Municipal
Location
United States
Format
Report

This paper outlines common challenges agencies face while administering benefits and gives examples of how technology can streamline the process. It also discusses the importance of user-centered design, and the necessity of utilizing technology as part of a holistic strategy to implement public benefits.