Public Health Informatics Research and Publications

These communication pieces provide NACCHO members with priority concerns and talking points for advocating and informing about informatics in local health departments and opportunities for collaboration to address these key concerns. The items covered may be useful talking points as general education for NACCHO members, regional or national conferences, external committee or advisory group meetings, and chance meetings.

NACCHO Informatics Workgroup “Elevator Speech” for Federal Agency Representatives » 

NACCHO Informatics Workgroup “Elevator Speech” for Community Partners »

The intent of this research project is to identify the common enablers, barrier, success and challenges from LHDs involved in RHIOs/HIEs to help inform LHDs wishing to become more involved to enhance their current involvement in such exchanges. More »

» Putting Training on Track

This research brief provides an overview of findings from survey research conducted by NACCHO and the Public Health Informatics Institute. This document details the current informatics competencies of the local public health workforce and offers recommended strategies to meet the increasing need for informatics training among competing priorities and resource limitations. More »

» All Systems Go!

This research brief developed by NACCHO and the Public Health Informatics Institute, offers detailed steps and practical examples of how local public health professionals can make a sound business case to develop successful public health information systems. More »