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I really have to give it to USA Today, the amount of effort/work to create this is immense. My worry is around maintaining and so perhaps there's a 'github'-li

I really have to give it to USA Today, the amount of effort/work to create this is immense. My worry is around maintaining and so perhaps there's a 'github'-like tool/platform that they could use to ensure the data is updated. Perhaps folks could suggest a scale'able solution that wouldn't break the bank towards the responsible upkeep this would entail.

philshem 7y ago
I agree 100%. Kudos to the team at USA Today for compiling it. This dataset[1] has been frequently asked about on the open data stack exchange site[2], with no real authoritative answer until now. [1] https://gofile.io/?c=bEbPGv https://gofile.io/?c=bEbPGv [2] https://opendata.stackexchange.com/q/4566/1511 https://opendata.stackexchange.com/q/4566/1511
hhs 7y ago
Interesting point. A few years ago, ProPublica designed an updated way to "Investigate Doctors". They built a chart that explains the nuances of the disciplinary history available, how to contact boards, and the disciplinary actions taken by each state. If interested, it's available here: https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/investigating-doctors https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/investigating-docto.... Something like this may be useful for USA Today or any folks who, as you say, may want to scale this up.
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