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Describe the specific application you selected and the ways in which it addresses a public health-related concern.

Public health surveillance and prevention efforts in the U.S. reflect the involvement of numerous health care providers and organizations. Government agencies such as the CDC often function as a hub for the collection, coordination, and communication of public health-related data. Common applications of public health IT to promote and improve the health of populations include […]

challenges that health care managers face in their efforts to improve productivity

Identify your selected unit (or department) in the first line of your posting. Identify the key inputs and outputs of this unit. Briefly discuss factors that should be considered when establishing the primary productivity measure for your selected unit. Propose one productivity measure for this unit and provide a rationale. What are possible consequences—positive or negative—of the […]