273566 Rewiring public health

Thursday, June 28, 2012 : 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Joseph Thompson, MD, MPH , Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, Little Rock, AR
States as well as employers, providers, and families are transitioning to a new health and healthcare delivery system. From the perspective as lead strategist for the Governor, Joe Thompson, MD, Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas, will share strategies, insights, and ongoing challenges for state leadership with particular attention on transitions for the field of public health.

Learning Areas:
Communication and informatics
Diversity and culture
Systems thinking models (conceptual and theoretical models), applications related to public health

Learning Objectives:
1)Define the implications for public health in the future with the transition to electronic health records 2) Describe the potential for massive expansion of public and private health insurance implications for public health clinical services in the future

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Dr. Joe Thompson’s work is centered at the intersection of clinical care, public health and health policy. He is responsible for developing health policy, research activities and collaborative programs that promote better health and health care in Arkansas. Dr. Thompson works closely with the Governor’s office, the Arkansas legislature public and private organizations across the state on relevant health policy topics.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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