Description
Public health relies upon varied data including clinical data from electronic health records and community level data for routine surveillance and outbreak investigations as well as data to better understand public health interventions. This session will describe CDC’s Public Health Data Strategy and population health initiatives that rely upon and use clinical data to address critical public health priorities, e.g., childhood obesity and diabetes. Panelist will discuss CDC’s strategy to improve its collection and use of data and how CDC is working to achieve better data, more informed decisions, and healthier lives. Discussion will address key areas identified for improvement including: developing a data science savvy workforce, accessible and usable data, interoperable systems and tools, supported and coordinated partners and coordinated investments and governance.
Describe the new knowledge and additional skills the participant will gain after attending your presentation.: Invited CDC Panel
Authors:
Chesley Richards (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alyson Goodman (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Arun Kumar Srinivasan (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
John Loonsk (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maria Michaels (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nedra Garrett (Presenter)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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