Fixing Our Public-Health Data Problem
Easily accessible, accurate health data is necessary to understand clinical information in real time, prevent medical errors, and make public-health decisions before, during, and after times of crisis. But as COVID-19 and monkeypox have shown, the US and others are falling far short of this standard.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT – With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat and monkeypox cases rising alongside existing chronic health epidemics, building strong, responsive public health systems has never been more important. But it will require developing effective data management, pursuing sustained investment and training, and building trust through clear communication and community engagement. Here, I want to focus on the data problem.