The provincial government has outlined several goals and strategies related to health information management in British Columbia:

• Develop a comprehensive Technology Plan. This will help health professionals deliver faster, more effective treatment to patients through new information technology and telemedicine.
• Build a unified, universal and cost-effective health services information network that will improve care and reduce costs.
• Enhance information privacy rights.

In response, the Chief Information Officer from the Ministry and from each of BC's regional health authorities started working together to coordinate their efforts and e-health initiatives. A Health CIO Council has been established. The Council meets regularly to identify, prioritize and coordinate the various technology initiatives in BC's public health care system. The Council has developed A Strategic Plan for Health Information Management in British Columbia 2002/03 - 2006/07 to define how health information management can help achieve our health system's goals and objectives over the next five years.

healthnetBC is the source for information and standards on developing the provincial Electronic Health Record. This enables the secure sharing of integrated health information to improve patient care, reduce duplication of services, and enhance management and planning for health service delivery.

For more information, see Public Plans and Reports, Data Access Services, Initiatives.

Last Revised: Thursday, 27-Dec-2007 16:15:20 PST