ARETGroup vs Others for Research Electronic Data Capture Solutions

Recently, a prospective client and industry influencer in community response referred to ARETGroup as a 'new school' REDCap for applied research settings. We thought that was a good comparison! So, now we thought it would be beneficial if we summarized how our products stack up against the others!

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Real-World Evidence (RWE): Privacy-First Systems for Governance, Compliance and Ethical Data Use

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There is a significant gap in real-world evidence (RWE) supporting the effectiveness of many public sector and community-based programs. As a result, critical frontline initiatives often lag in building a data-driven evidence base. To fully realize the benefits of real-world evidence, agencies must prioritize end-to-end compliance and ethical data management.

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Case Management Software is Falling Short— Today’s Human Services Agencies Need More

office-desk-6952919.jpg80% of the information collected in enterprise case management systems can’t be retrieved in a useful way. In addition, platforms lack capacity to manage some of the most useful information associated with case processes and outcomes. This leaves critical gaps in team learning, feedback, and real-time problem solving capability. Here are just a few of the most serious issues human services agencies encounter with leading case management platforms.

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Improving your Local Community Response to Mental Health Crisis

Caption: A 2022 review of mental health-related calls for service (CFS) in a rural Virginia region, reveals a 10% increase in call volume over three years, with the sharpest growth (47.6%) in rural townships. The review highlights the need for comprehensive local data systems mapping, noting that over 30% of mental health crisis calls were not reported in call type search.

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