TOPIC: Public Health & Technology
AHIMA Competency/Learning Outcome II.1–Apply privacy strategies to health information
APA Format
In your own words (375 words), using any lecture materials, research, and your own perspectives, please provide a response to the two (2) questions posed:
1) Social Media has become a source of data collection and information tools in the health and human services industry. How do you think social media can help a Public Health Department reach their goals of improving the health of the community, yet keep confidentiality?
2) The National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) work to connect public health departments closer to the health care industry. Why do you think it is important for public health to be a part of the health care industry?