From paper-based screening records and fragmented lab workflows to a unified digital platform - how SMART® CHSTS helps public health agencies protect every child from day one
SMART® CHSTS (Children Health Screening Tracking System) brings newborn screening management, EHDI program tracking, and child health case coordination into one centralized platform. It replaces fragmented paper records, siloed laboratory systems, and manual follow-up processes with a single digital system that connects health departments, hospitals, laboratories, audiologists, and care providers - giving every stakeholder the data they need to act, at the moment it matters most.
Beyond basic record keeping, SMART® CHSTS actively reduces loss to follow-up - one of the most persistent challenges in newborn screening programs. Automated workflows create and assign follow-up tasks the moment an out-of-range result is flagged. AI-assisted record matching resolves unlinked records across data sources. Real-time dashboards surface overdue cases before benchmarks are missed. Every child's journey - from first specimen collection to confirmed diagnosis and intervention - is tracked, documented, and reportable.
SMART® CHSTS improves program performance, strengthens regulatory compliance, and helps state health agencies meet the national EHDI 1-3-6 goals - giving public health teams the confidence that no child is lost in the process, and every family receives the intervention they need, on time.
SMART® CHSTS is a purpose-built public health platform for managing the full lifecycle of newborn and early childhood screening programs - from birth record intake and specimen collection through screening results, case management, provider coordination, diagnostic follow-up, and intervention tracking. It gives state health departments a single source of truth for every child in their program, with full visibility at every stage of the screening journey.
The platform is purpose-built for EHDI workflows and newborn bloodspot screening - not a generic case management tool adapted for health use. It handles the real-world data complexity of public health screening: multi-source data, asynchronous record arrival, unlinked records across facilities, and the need to maintain a complete longitudinal health record for every child from birth through early intervention. Hospitals, audiologists, laboratories, midwives, and early intervention teams each access the system through secure, role-based portals - with every update feeding into the central state-level program record in real time.
SMART® CHSTS functions as the central operational hub for a state's newborn screening program. The process begins at birth - birth certificate data flows into the system automatically, establishing a child record before the first screening occurs. As screening results arrive from hospitals, laboratories, and audiologists, they are matched to the correct child record through intelligent, AI-assisted matching that handles unlinked and late-arriving data. Out-of-range results immediately trigger automated case creation and task assignment - ensuring every child with an abnormal result receives a documented, tracked follow-up plan through this newborn screening software platform.
This child health tracking system then monitors every child's progress against the national EHDI 1-3-6 benchmarks - screening by 1 month, diagnosis by 3 months, and intervention by 6 months. Program managers see overdue follow-ups, case backlogs, and facility performance in real-time dashboards. When a child reaches the intervention stage, the platform coordinates communication between audiologists, early intervention teams, primary care providers, and families - with every contact, decision, and outcome documented in the child's longitudinal record. One-click CDC EHDI report generation means compliance reporting takes minutes, not days.
Purpose-built for public health screening programs - not a generic platform adapted for health use. Every feature is designed around the real-world complexity of newborn and early childhood screening workflows
A 360-degree longitudinal health record for every child - birth certificate data, screening results, provider details, family contacts, case history, and intervention records in one connected profile.
Automated case creation and task assignment for every out-of-range result. Track referrals, follow-ups, diagnostic testing, and interventions with full audit trail and accountability at every step.
Intelligent matching resolves unlinked records across hospitals, laboratories, and audiologists - handling multi-source, asynchronous data arrival without manual reconciliation by program staff.
One-click CDC EHDI report generation, 1-3-6 benchmark dashboards, overdue follow-up alerts, and audit-ready data infrastructure - keeping programs compliant without manual report assembly.
Better outcomes for children, stronger program performance for health departments - from the first screening to confirmed intervention
Real-time screening data, automated alerts, and 1-3-6 benchmark tracking help programs identify at-risk children sooner and connect them to care before critical windows close.
Automated workflows, overdue alerts, and task-driven case management ensure every child with an abnormal result has a documented follow-up plan - and that plan is tracked to completion.
Built on a HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure with encryption, role-based access, consent management, and full audit logs - protecting sensitive maternal and child health data across all connected facilities.
KPI dashboards, facility performance reports, and population-level analytics give health department leadership actionable insight into program quality, gaps, and resource allocation priorities.
From birth record intake to confirmed intervention - every step of the newborn screening journey tracked, documented, and reportable in one connected system.
Birth certificate data flows into the system automatically, establishing a child record before the first screening - so no child enters the program without a tracked identity
AI-assisted matching links birth data to incoming screening results across hospitals, labs, and audiologists automatically
Bloodspot, hearing (EHDI), and CCHD screening results arrive from facilities and are matched to the child record - triggering automated case creation for any out-of-range result
Out-of-range results immediately alert program staff and generate a tracked follow-up task - no result goes unnoticed
Case managers coordinate diagnostic referrals across audiologists, specialists, and primary care providers - all communicating through one shared child record
Dashboards track each child's progress against national EHDI goals - flagging cases at risk of missing deadlines before they become compliance issues
Intervention enrollment is documented in the child record, completing the 1-3-6 cycle - and one-click CDC EHDI report generation keeps the program audit-ready
KPI dashboards, facility performance reports, and population health analytics inform leadership decisions and continuous program improvement
Newborn screening programs that rely on paper records, manual follow-up processes, and fragmented data systems are leaving outcomes to chance. As state health departments face growing screening volumes, expanding federal reporting requirements, and increasing pressure to demonstrate program performance, SMART® CHSTS positions agencies to move from reactive tracking to proactive, data-driven program management. With AI-assisted record matching, automated workflows, and real-time 1-3-6 benchmark monitoring, public health teams can focus on the work that matters - getting every child the intervention they need, on time. Whether you manage a small state program or a large multi-county screening initiative, now is the time to replace disconnected systems with a platform built for the complexity of modern public health.
Common questions about SMART® CHSTS & EHDI
See how SMART® CHSTS & EHDI can help your state reduce loss to follow-up, meet 1-3-6 benchmarks, and generate CDC reports in one click. Our team will walk you through a workflow built around your program's screening types and reporting requirements.
