Public Health Informatics
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The capacity to use information is fundamental to all public health activities. Information management and communication are key parts of the infrastructure on which the public health system is built. Historically, public health information systems have been built using a "silo" approach—different information systems for different programs that cannot communicate with each other. The challenge for public health activities is to build integrated information systems that get the right information to the right people when they need it. In addition to the links above, NACCHO has a number of initiatives aimed at advancing the use of informatics. Click on the links to find out more.
NACCHO needs your help in submitting comments to the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) about the meaningful use of electronic health record (EHR) technology. The CMS EHR incentive program will provide payments to eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs that adopt and meaningfully use certified EHR technology, which may include some local health departments (LHDs). All LHDs will be affected by this program, even if they do not provide comprehensive primary care. EPs and hospitals will be required to develop the capability to electronically exchange (send and receive) data with public health. NACCHO has prepared some comments to CMS but needs your help to advocate for the best outcome for your health department. Click on the following link to to learn more about meaningful use and submit your comments. More » The slides and audio from the recent Public Health Information Network (PHIN) conference are now available for viewing at the conference Web site. More » One of NACCHO's informatics advisory group members, Deborah Anderson, has coauthored this article about how her local health department made use of the health alert network (HAN) during the spring outbreak of H1N1. Though users were happy with how the HAN was used for H1N1, the Chicago Department of Public Health has identified ways that it could be improved. More » Continuing Education Opportunities CDC Public Health Informatics Program AMIA 10x10 Program Continuing Education in Public Health Informatics Upcoming Events HIMSS ARRA Webinar Series on Meaningful Use and Certification Criteria http://www.himss.org/EconomicStimulus/mu_webinars.asp Health IT Summit for Government Leaders Feb. 3–5 National Health Policy Conference Feb. 8–9 HIMSS 2010 March 1-4 Public Health Disease Syndromic Surveillance Webinar Dec. 18 — Archived versionhttp://www.naccho.org/events/webcasts/12282009surveillance/index.htm |
