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Developing a health information infrastructure for Arizona

R K Anderson1, A Haddix, J C McCray

  • 1Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1994
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Arizona

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Telemedicine
  • Network Infrastructure

Background:

  • Geographic isolation and dispersed academic programs in Arizona necessitate robust network connectivity for health sciences.
  • The University of Arizona (UA) sought National Library of Medicine/National Science Foundation (NLM/NSF) funding to enhance statewide health information networks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To expand network connectivity to hospitals and health-related institutions across Arizona.
  • To foster collaboration in health sciences education and research through improved digital infrastructure.

Main Methods:

  • Securing leased communication lines for major teaching hospitals.
  • Utilizing NSF funds for necessary hardware and establishing dial-up Internet access for rural practitioners.

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  • Leveraging existing networks and familiar technologies for cost-effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful acquisition of NSF funding to accelerate the creation of an expanded health information network in Arizona.
    • Transition from managing connectivity to planning advanced computing and communication services.
    • Securing private funds to establish the Arizona Health Information Network for service direction.

    Conclusions:

    • The NLM/NSF Connections Program significantly advanced health information network infrastructure in Arizona.
    • The project facilitated a shift towards comprehensive digital health services, improving access and collaboration statewide.