The Last Mile of Case Management: Making the System Useful Where Work Happens
For years, the promise of digital transformation in health and human services has focused on the system. Agencies have invested heavily in case management platforms designed to centralize data, streamline reporting, and ensure compliance. Yet, even the most advanced systems fall short if they are not useful at the point where the work actually happens. In homes, community centers, and shelters, frontline staff make critical decisions that shape outcomes for individuals and families, and the success of any system ultimately depends on how well it supports those workers in those moments.