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Committee Comments on Presentations and Discussion
Pages 41-44

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... These indicator systems will need mechanisms to deal win issues such as standard data sources, case-mix adjustment, and consolidation of information from multiple sources (e.=,., on immunizations provided within a health care network and at a public health clinic)
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... There is, however, too little coordination among those activities. A clear gap exists between the current outcomes and performance measurement work being done in many areas of medical care and that being done for various aspects of public health.
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... In proposing how a performance monitoring system might work, the committee must take into account the political, economic, and organizational differences among states and communities. The committee's task is complicated further by the important changes occurring in the organization and delivery of public health and health care services, which may reduce the ability or willingness of a broad range of stakeholders to address community-wide health issues.
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... As a result of He discussions throughout the workshop, the committee recognized the critical importance of presenting its ideas in a way that makes them understandable to the variety of audiences that need to participate in efforts to improve community health. A particular concern is ensuring that the phrase "public health" is understood in its broadest sense.
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