| Literature DB >> 21307987 |
Mark Carroll1, Theresa Cullen, Stewart Ferguson, Nathan Hogge, Mark Horton, John Kokesh.
Abstract
The US Indian health system utilizes a diverse range of health information technology and innovative tools to enhance health service delivery for American Indians and Alaska Natives. This article provides an overview of efforts and experience using such tools to achieve health equity for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Specific attention is given to the Indian Health Service Electronic Health Record and to two examples of telehealth innovation.Keywords: Alaska Natives; American Indians; Indian Health Service; telehealth
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21307987 PMCID: PMC3035828
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Perspect Health Inf Manag ISSN: 1559-4122