This document discusses challenges with the current state of health informatics, including a lack of integration of medical databases, limited availability of patient information, and gaps in standards. It proposes that next generation health informatics could address these issues by providing accurate and private patient information across all levels of care in a timely manner through approaches that are interdisciplinary, cost effective, and focus on research, education, collaboration, and personalized healthcare.

1. Next Generation Health Informatics Information-driven, effective and efficient

3. Lack of standards for managing and securely distributing electronic medical records

4. Limited access to or availability of timely and accurate information for healthcare personnelG A P

6. Make healthcare more efficient with respect to:Privacy Accuracy Confidentiality Safety

8. Integrated approaches

9. Cost savings for patient care overall

11. Monitoring of healthcare environments (home, hospital)

13. Renowned modeling and analysis expertise

14. Leader in information assurance, computing and networking