- We recognize the strategic priorities and broad range of functions being performed by public health organizations.
- We know that public health information systems must meet an increasing demand for information about community health and satisfy the need for timely information from an array of health care providers.
- We will help to provide the experience in supporting public health departments in defining an information technology strategy that can focus on the issues relevant to community health.
- We aim to offer IT expertise in working with public health organizations to help define their business case, outlining the costs, benefits, and efficiencies of various proposed information system.
- To improve the performance of the public health system by advancing public health practitioners' ability to strategically manage and apply health information systems.
- To improve the performance of the public health system by advancing public health practitioners' ability to strategically manage and apply health information systems.
- Our approach to health information systems will be to combine the best practices in informatics with knowledge and experience in public health and health care. To assist public health organizations in defining and leveraging the power of information systems to meet public health needs. Our research and analysis will focus on the best practices and approaches for using information technology to support public health programs.
- Our goal is to be a neutral convener, bringing public health professionals to the table, and facilitating collaborative efforts. Through discussion and research, we can contribute an understanding of the key issues affecting the use of information technology in public health.