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To provide effective help to people experiencing homelessness, different systems and partners need to be able to share data seamlessly. Data exchange enables better coordination between sectors to meet patient or client needs. Different cross-sector partnerships have found creative solutions to common data sharing challenges, such as privacy issues and interoperability.

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