Learning Health Systems
Background
Explanation of demonstrated need: The associated IOM report development activity describes "foster the development of a learning healthcare system designed to generate and apply the best evidence for the collaborative healthcare choices of each patient and provider; to drive the process of discovery as a natural outgrowth of patient care; and to ensure innovation, quality, safety, and value in health care." (National Academy of Sciences. 12/4/2012. Web. http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Quality/LearningHealthCare.aspx)
Mission
Intended focus is to develop a DAM for Learning Health Systems as related to the adaptive systems described in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports. This includes the development of abilities in such Learning Health Systems to make use of real time data and analytics and making such information available to everyone, including patients. Standards requirements analysis by the LHS WG using this DAM will inform updates and development of HL7 standards to enable a learning health system.
Date of Last Revision
January 21, 2015