Health Informatics 201

Read

1. Luna D et al. Health informatics in developing countries: going beyond pilot practices to sustainable implementations: a review of the current challenges. Healthc Inform Res. 2014 Jan; 20(1): 3–10
2. RA No. 10844. Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015
3. Philippine eHealth Strategic Framework and Plan 2014-2020

Think

1. How successful has the DICT been in carrying out their priorities?
   • Development of a National Broadband Plan to accelerate the deployment of fiber optic cables and wireless technologies to improve internet speed
   • Provision of Wi-Fi access at no charge in selected public places including parks, plazas, public libraries, schools, government hospitals, train stations, airports, and seaports
   • Development of a National ICT Portal
2. How does the Philippine eHealth Strategic Framework and Plan address the challenges enumerated by Luna et al?

Dig deeper
The driving question is multi-layered in that it asks you not only to consider the challenges but also choose the easiest to solve. This means defining too what for you is easy. Elucidate your answer by creating a concept map.