HHS/ASPE. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.Background

Consumer Use of Computerized Applications to Address Health and Health Care Needs


Contract No. HHSP233200800001T

Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation


Prepared by:
Jessica Kronstadt
Adil Moiduddin
Will Sellheim
NORC at the University of Chicago
4350 East West Highway, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814

March 2009


This report was prepared under the direction of Dale C. Hitchcock, Office of Science and Data Policy and Caroline Taplin, Office of Health Policy co-task order monitors; Jim Scanlon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Data Policy and Dara A. Corrigan, Deputy to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy.

This report was prepared by NORC under contract to the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The findings and conclusions of this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of ASPE or HHS.

This report is available on the Internet at:
http://aspe.hhs.gov/sp/reports/2009/consumerhit/index.shtml

Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format
Documents in PDF format require a free reader exit disclaimer.

How to Obtain a Printed Copy

Abstract

This paper examines consumer health needs that can be addressed through using health information technology, how consumers are using existing health information technology resources, differences in use by demographic group, what is necessary to expand its use, and related policy areas.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
I. Introduction 
II. What consumer health needs can be addressed using health IT? III. How are consumers currently using these resources? IV. Differences in use by demographic group  V. What is necessary to expand health IT use?  VI. Conclusions and policy areas requiring actions 
Appendix: Sample of questions and topics covered by national surveys 
Bibliography 

How to Obtain a Printed Copy

To obtain a printed copy of this report, send the title and your mailing information to:

Policy Information Center, Room 445F
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201

Fax:  (202) 690-6562
Email:  pic@hhs.gov

Where to?

Top of Page | Full Report

Home Pages:
Office of Science and Data Policy
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Last updated:  05/28/2009