Center for Health Innovation

As we approach Native American Heritage Month in November, the National Network of Public Health Institutes is committed to celebrating and uplifting the diverse traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. We are excited and honored to introduce the Indigenous Public Health Leaders Learning Pathway, featuring self-guided modules based […]

Data modernization in public health is not a new concept. Public health systems have long depended on manual and often fragmented methods of data collection. The digital transformation of health systems became critical for improving the timeliness and accuracy of public health surveillance. The use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in public health began in […]

As the world faces unprecedented health challenges—from pandemics to chronic disease management—the role of data in public health has become increasingly vital. Years of underinvestment in public health infrastructure have resulted in outdated technology, fragmented data-sharing systems, and limited workforce capacity. With rapid technological advancements, public health must evolve to leverage these innovations effectively. In […]

Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data. Challenges in coordination between public health agencies, healthcare systems, and other sectors have led to limitations in data’s ability to inform […]