The Value of Health IT in Improving Population Health and Transforming Public Health Practice

Keywords / Description:

This paper introduces key elements of the current federal policy and financial incentives that are elevating public health and population health issues to levels of awareness unprecedented in this country. It also includes action steps that senior leaders in public health can take to capitalize on these historic opportunities.

Toolkit:

PH Informatics Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Health Information Technology (HIT)

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

PHII, InfoLinks, and Connections Communities of Practice

Submitted:

03/04/2010

Modified:

03/04/2010

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