Various electronic resources can be effectively used to monitor and  promote personal health, population health, and health services. The  Internet has promoted various interactive computer applications used in  protecting public health. Electronic identification, insurance  information applications, etc., have paved the way for better health  data management. New developments such as social networking may also  have applications to protect public health.

• Provide a definition of e-health by focusing on advances and trends that have been made in this area since the year 2000.
• Provide descriptive examples of the application and beneficiaries of e-health.
• Describe the motivation for development and funding for each aspect of e-health.
• Explain how advancing e-health technology is of value to protecting  and promoting the public health or improving health access, quality,  safety, and other aspects of public health system performance.

Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Include  appendices as a separate section in the paper. In this section, mention  conceptual models that help clarify any relationships or processes that  you mention as part of your responses.

Assignment Components  

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Provide a definition of e-health by focusing on advances and trends that have been made in this area.  

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Provide descriptive examples of the application and beneficiaries of e-health.  

20

Describe the motivation for development and funding for each aspect of e-health.  

20

Explain  how advancing e-health technology is of value to protecting and  promoting the public health or improving health access, quality, safety,  and other aspects of public health system performance.  

20

Academic Writing     Write  in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical  scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e.  APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  

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