Digital Infrastructure for the Learning Health System : The Foundation for Continuous Improvement in Health and Health Care: Workshop Series Summary

Like many other industries, health care is increasingly turning to digital information and the use of electronic resources. The Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care hosted three workshops to explore current efforts and opportunities to accelerate progress in improving health and health care with information technology systems. Table of ContentsFront MatterSynopsis and Highlights1 Introduction2 Visioning Perspectives on the Digital Health Utility3 Technical Issues for the Digital Health Infrastructure4 Engaging Patient and Population Needs5 Weaving a Strong Trust Fabric6 Stewardship and Governance in the Learning Health System7 Perspectives on Innovation8 Fostering the Global Dimension of the Health Data Trust9 Growing the Digital Health Infrastructure10 Accelerating ProgressAppendix A: The Learning Health System and the Digital Health UtilityAppendix B: Case Studies for the Digital Health InfrastructureAppendix C: Example Stakeholder Responsibilities and OpportunitiesAppendix D: Summary Overview of Meaningful Use ObjectivesAppendix E: PCAST Report RecommendationsAppendix F: Workshop AgendasAppendix G: Workshop ParticipantsOther Publications in The Learning Health System Series