Evaluation of Data Exchange Process for Interoperability and Impacton Electronic Laboratory Reporting Quality to a State Public HealthAgency

摘要

BackgroundPast and present national initiatives advocate for electronic exchange of health data and emphasize interoperability. The critical role of public health in the context of disease surveillance was recognized with recommendations for electronic laboratory reporting (ELR). Many public health agencies have seen a trend towards centralization of information technology services which adds another layer of complexity to interoperability efforts.