
Call for Papers | Advancing Chronic Disease Data Modernization Enhancements
May 1, 2024
Submission Due Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
PCD is interested in publishing papers describing and highlighting data management infrastructure transformations that support response-ready systems capable of meeting current and future health challenges. Topics of interest include
- Frameworks that guide data modernization changes and position data systems to improve reliability, serviceability, and trustworthiness.
- Methodologies that monitor, evaluate, and report effectiveness of data management systems.
- Key outputs and outcomes (ie, specific metrics) to track and monitor data collection and management from inception that provide insights into system workflows, processes, and infrastructure quality.
- Strategies to maintain high system quality, with more accessible and complete health data collection to ensure data is representative of all people.
- Strategies to improve timeliness, completeness, and quality of critical data for public health responses.
- Examples of application of data modernization on public health efforts to improve chronic disease prevention and control.
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