E-Health for Children

FACT: Regardless of their insurance status, children often do not receive recommended care. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)--electronic health records, telemedicine, and other similar tools--can improve access to and delivery of high-quality pediatric care.

QUESTION: What will you do to promote children's health and improve systems of care for children through better use of ICT?

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FACT: At least 5.5 million uninsured children are eligible for public insurance coverage but are not enrolled. This represents 62% of all uninsured children. ICT can efficiently reach these eligible children, enroll them into the appropriate program, and help them keep that coverage while also generating cost-savings.

QUESTION: How would you use public sector ICT to improve the administration of and simplify enrollment of eligible children into public health programs?

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