Health IT as a Tool for Prevention in Public Health Policies

Discussing electronic health, health informatics, and electronic medical records (EMRs), this book illustrates the current state of Health Information Technology (HIT) in the United States. It investigates the converging problems of chronic disease in the U.S., societal welfare, childhood obesity, and lack of healthcare for the economically disadvantaged. Describing how HIT can be utilized by the government, providers, and individuals to bridge the gap between populations that suffer from high levels of public health concerns, the book outlines innovative public policy solutions to a wide range of community problems.

Divya Srinivasan Sridhar

Introduction. Theoretical Underpinnings: Comparing the PPACA and HITECH Acts. Government and Technology Policies. Impact of E-Government on Electronic Health Literacy. Financial, Social, and Environmental Impact of Government HIT Adoption Policies. Individualized Technological Prevention Strategies for Chronic Conditions. Self-Management Technologies and Type 2 Diabetes. Individualized Prevention Solutions to Childhood Obesity. National and International Impacts of HIT on the Community. Health Information Technology in Community Health Centers. Small-Practice Physicians and HIT. The Micro, Meso, and Macro Perspectives of HIT Adoption. International Comparisons: Differences in U.K. and U.S. Preventive Health.