Introduction to the Global Health IT Strategies and Applications Minitrack

The global proliferation of information and communication technologies, along with improved mobile computing accessibility, 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. This minitrack will examine similarities and differences in how regions as diverse as North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle-East apply technology for improving health and healthcare systems. The focus will be on emerging trends for applying innovative health IT solutions to improve general population and community health care across the globe, including low-cost, mobile and other emerging health technological applications.