Kavita Batra, Ana Reyes, Bertille Assoumou, Doods P. Simangan, Deborah A. Kuhls (all Medicine), Vidhani S. (Public Health), and Farooq Abdulla (United Healthcare Nevada) co-authored the article, "," published in the Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health. This review outlines best practices for data linkage, emphasizing its potential to enhance decision-making, optimize interventions, and advance global health research. Batra and Kuhls also served as Co-PIs for a state-funded grant that utilized a robust methodology to link maternal and neonatal records. This analysis identified predictors of NICU use and assessed its associated burden on Nevada Medicaid. The findings were shared with the Department of Health and Human Services, which led to recommendations for improving access to adequate prenatal care.
