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Networking health: learning from others, taking the lead.

E H Shortliffe1

  • 1Department of Medical Informatics, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City, USA. shortliffe@dmi.columbia.edu

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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Government research investments fueled the Internet

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Computing
  • Health Informatics
  • Information Technology

Background:

  • The Internet's origins lie in government-funded research.
  • Its evolution has significantly impacted society and the economy.
  • This paper explores the Internet's connection to healthcare and biomedical computing.

Observation:

  • Government research investments are crucial for technological innovation.
  • The Internet's development is intrinsically linked to advancements in biomedical computing.
  • The national healthcare system has been shaped by the Internet's evolution.

Findings:

  • The Internet serves as a prime example of successful government research investment.
  • Key historical developments of the Internet are reviewed.
  • The relationship between the Internet, biomedical computing, and healthcare is examined.

Implications:

  • Increased medical research community involvement is needed.
  • Federal health agencies should provide leadership in leveraging the Internet.
  • Future innovations can be driven by continued government investment in digital infrastructure for health.

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