In the fast-paced world of public health, timely data exchange is critical. The APHL Informatics Messaging Services (AIMS) platform ensures that crucial health data moves swiftly and securely across the nationโhelping labs, agencies, and healthcare providers respond to outbreaks in real-time. Check out the APHL Blog post for more details.
๐Why AIMS Matters to Informatics & IT Professionals:
- Rapid Data Transmission โ What once took days now takes minutes, enabling faster public health response.
- Standardization โ AIMS transforms and translates data into standardized formats for seamless interoperability.
- Security โ With stringent security measures, AIMS protects sensitive health information.
- Efficiency โ Reduces the need for multiple direct connections, streamlining data exchange for laboratories.
๐Real-World Impact:
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, AIMS played a pivotal role in rapidly transmitting testing data to the CDC, supporting real-time national surveillance. This infrastructure continues to be essential in monitoring and responding to emerging health threats.
Want to learn more? Dive into the full APHL Blog post to explore how AIMS is shaping the future of public health informatics. Read it here
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Sean Hannigan
Specialist, Informatics
sean.hannigan@aphl.org(240) 485-2747
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