Like many other industries, health care is increasingly turning to digital information and the use of electronic resources. The Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care hosted three workshops to explore current efforts and opportunities to accelerate progress in improving health and health care with information technology systems.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Synopsis and Highlights
1 Introduction
2 Visioning Perspectives on the Digital Health Utility
3 Technical Issues for the Digital Health Infrastructure
4 Engaging Patient and Population Needs
5 Weaving a Strong Trust Fabric
6 Stewardship and Governance in the Learning Health System
7 Perspectives on Innovation
8 Fostering the Global Dimension of the Health Data Trust
9 Growing the Digital Health Infrastructure
10 Accelerating Progress
Appendix A: The Learning Health System and the Digital Health Utility
Appendix B: Case Studies for the Digital Health Infrastructure
Appendix C: Example Stakeholder Responsibilities and Opportunities
Appendix D: Summary Overview of Meaningful Use Objectives
Appendix E: PCAST Report Recommendations
Appendix F: Workshop Agendas
Appendix G: Workshop Participants
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