Introduction to the Global Health IT Strategies Minitrack

The global proliferation of information and communication technologies, mobile computing, enhanced security and cloud-based data exchanges have germinated interests in those seeking to apply existing and emerging information technologies to address health issues throughout diverse regions of the world. These efforts are already impacting the rapid growth and further development of global healthcare solutions and applications arising from the active collaboration among cross-disciplinary researchers, multinational agencies and international clinical practitioners. This mini-track will examine broader issues relating to the application of innovative health IT solutions to improve general population and community health care globally.