07 Jun Discuss the domain of interoperability and information structure (refer to p. 18, Table 1.4 in the textbook) and the challenges and opportunities as described in the table
Discuss the domain of interoperability and information structure (refer to p. 18, Table 1.4 in the textbook) and the challenges and opportunities as described in the table.
Explore and explain the implications of interoperability of social determinants in health data for population health improvement.
What other themes exist in the adoption of Population Health Information solutions and how do they address the challenges and opportunities?
What role does a trained, competent population health informatics workforce have in addressing the challenges and opportunities of interoperability and information structure?
Describe the priority knowledge, skills, and abilities that health informaticians must have to navigate the challenges and opportunities?
With a growing job market in health informatics, would you consider working in this field? Why or why not? Explain your response.
References:
DeSalvo, K. B., & Galvez, E. (2015, October 6). Connecting Health and Care for the Nation: A Shared Nationwide interoperability Roadmap. https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/hieinteroperability/Roadmap-Executive%20Summary-100115-4pm.pdf.
Joshi, A, Thorpe, L & Waldron L. (2018). Population Health Informatics (1st Ed.). Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
