Public Policy Center Research Specialist and manager of the Gambler's Assistance Program Evaluation project,
Dr. Juan Paulo Ramirez, was called upon by a reporter for the Santiago Times as a source of information on gambling and the consequences of a gambling addiction. The Santiago Times has been Chile's most important English language newspaper for the past 20 years. To read the full article view our In The News page or CLICK HERE.
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Health and Human Services Information TechnologyInformation technology has transformed the way we bank, shop, and learn. However, we are only just beginning to harness the power of information technology in health and human services delivery. Although the healthcare industry is one of the largest and most rapidly growing sectors of American society, there has been little use of information technology to coordinate care among organizations providing services to patients. The Public Policy Center is working with partners to develop models for securely exchanging clinical data among health care providers. Information technology standards make it possible for disparate organizations to share data. In human services, the Public Policy Center has helped develop national standards for information and referral organizations (such as 2-1-1 call centers) so that people may better navigate the sometimes-confusing network of human services agencies in their communities. The Center examined the organization and impacts of 2-1-1 call centers across the United States. |
Health and Human Services Information Technology ProjectsCurrent ProjectsPast ProjectsHuman Services Information Technology Publications2-1-1 in the Mid South Delta. Shank, N. A Case Study in Data Sharing: 211 Helplink and the AIRS XSD. Cottingham, I., Kutsch, B., & Shank, N. (2008, June 6). Examining The Potential Benefits of a 2-1-1 System: Quantitative and Other Factors. Shank, N. & Rosenbaum, D. (2003). Panhandle Regional Health Information Exchange Plan. (2005 September). Regional Health Records for Frontier Communities Final Report. Shank, N., Chadron Community Hospital. (2005 September). Sharing Resource Databases. Shank, N. Alliance of Information and Referral Systems. (2004, December). |
