Long-term follow-up in newborn screening: A systems approach for improving health outcomes
Genetics in MedicinePublished 1 December 2010
Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, Amy Brower
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An integrated, multidirectional health information exchange system that functions locally, regionally and nationally, and enables information exchange between private and public health sectors is thought to be the key to long-term follow up of screen positive patients.
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While several elements are in place to realize a systems approach, the authors think that the key is an integrated, multidirectional health information exchange system that functions locally, regionally and nationally, and enables information exchange between private and public health sectors.
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