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Information Technology
Pages 12-14

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From page 12...
... It just becomes an obvious and important part of the mechanism by which some of these experimental plans can be effective. I would point out that if you take the six major goals outlined in the Crossing the Quality Chasm report, there are clear relationships through the information technology agenda for all six.
From page 13...
... For example, we have the ability to use computerbased Internet facilities for maximizing enrollment for indigent individuals in state health plans and the like. I might add to the six goals from the Quality Chasm report the obvious relevance of information technology in supporting national security through the public health infrastructure and responses to bioterrorism and other public health hazards.
From page 14...
... Then other kinds of applications and here we probably see differentiation across the regions, where they would choose to emphasize some applications more than others, but you notice a range of suggested areas in which there is ample opportunity for using this infrastructure to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technology and support of a new view of health care and health care delivery and health promotion.


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