Topic 1: Disease Monitoring and Surveillance

Give one example of how IT assists with disease monitoring and surveillance. Explain if your example is passive or active surveillance and explain why. Describe how the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is involved and why you may be in contact with them as a health IT manager.

Topic 2: The Role of the Office of the Nation Coordinator

Discuss the role of the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC). Use a scholarly journal as your resource.