Public Health Data Systems Task Force 2021

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Overarching Charge

This Task Force will inform HHS’s response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 and Future High-Consequence Public Health Threats.

Specific Charge:

The Public Health Data Systems Task Force shall:

  • Identify and prioritize policy and technical gaps associated with the effectiveness, interoperability, and connectivity of information systems relevant to public health. This would include a focus on surveillance systems, infrastructure improvements, health equity, clinical engagement, long-term service and support systems, research and innovation, educating and empowering individuals.
  • Identify characteristics of an optimal future state for information systems relevant to public health and their use.

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Co-Chairs

  • °Appointed by HHS Secretary
  • ^Appointed by the Government Accountability Office

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