Tool Guide & Development
How this tool works, our open source approach, and ways to contribute
What is This Tool?
The MITA State Self-Assessment Tool is a modern, browser-based application that helps state Medicaid agencies assess the maturity of their systems using the MITA NextGen capability-based framework. Unlike traditional assessment tools, this application works entirely in your browser with no server required.
Key Capabilities
- Browser-Based: Works entirely in your browser with local data storage
- MITA NextGen Integration: Full integration with the capability-based ORBIT framework
- Guided Assessment: Step-by-step workflow with decision tree navigation
- Comprehensive Reporting: PDF and CSV exports with interactive visualizations
- Privacy-First: Your data never leaves your browser
Our Development Approach
This tool is being developed using a modern, open-source approach that prioritizes accessibility, usability, and community collaboration.
Modern Technology Stack
- Next.js with TypeScript
- CMS Design System
- Browser storage (localStorage/IndexedDB)
- GitHub Pages deployment
Development Principles
- Accessibility-first design
- No server dependencies
- Incremental implementation
- Community-driven development
Multi-Environment Deployment
We maintain three parallel environments to support continuous development:
- Production: Stable releases for end users
- Development: Latest features and improvements
- Testing: Experimental features and testing
Open Source & Community
This project follows an open-source approach to enable community contributions and transparency. We believe that better tools come from collaborative development.
Get Involved
Whether you're a developer, state agency user, or interested in MITA assessments, there are ways to contribute to this project.
Ways to Contribute
For Developers
- Submit bug fixes and feature improvements
- Enhance accessibility and usability
- Improve documentation
- Add test coverage
For Users
- Report bugs and usability issues
- Suggest feature improvements
- Share feedback from pilot testing
- Contribute to user documentation
Project Status
We're currently working toward a Minimum Lovable Product (MLP) with core functionality targeted for September 2025. The tool already includes guided assessment workflows, comprehensive reporting, and multi-environment deployment.
Development Status
This tool is actively under development. While core functionality is working, we're continuously adding features and improvements based on user feedback.
Ready to Try It?
Start your MITA assessment or explore the tool's capabilities.