Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2004
73 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children when he will publish the health information strategy; the reason its publication has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18420/04]
View answerThe national health information strategy has been approved by Government and will be published shortly.
While an earlier launch date had been intended, I decided to defer completion of the report in order to ensure full consistency with the suite of reports which form the basis of the health service reform programme. I consider this to be particularly important given the key role of information in supporting and enabling reform. These reports each address one of the frameworks for change identified in the health strategy, Quality and Fairness: A Health System for You. These are strengthening primary care, reform of the acute hospital system, funding, organisational reform and human resources. The remaining framework is information and is addressed by the national health information strategy.
