Iowa has been selected as one of eight states to participate in a National Governors Association initiative highlighting best data practices in health policymaking, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The 16-month project will address governance, cross-sector data sharing and systems capabilities to enhance data-informed policy and capacity building across state agencies, according to the NGA. Other states participating are Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington. Over the course of the project, Iowa’s team will receive technical assistance and engage in cross-state learning to help advance its use and analysis of data generated through the state’s Medicaid program.