Information Quality (IQ) Tool - The vast amounts of health information available online are not always of high quality or from credible sources. The goal of IQ is to provide an interactive, Internet-based tool to teach Internet users how to assess the quality of health information on the Internet. The IQ tool utilizes evaluation criteria developed by the Health Summit Group. This group consists of a wide range of professionals in the healthcare field to ensure unbiased and broad perspectives. The tool converts these criteria into an easy-to-use web-based format and guides users through the evaluation of a site. Based upon the users’ responses, IQ then scores the site. Continued development will yield the option to forward site scores to a friend, an accessible database, or the site itself. Users will become better informed of the information they are retrieving from the Internet and content providers may be prompted to deliver quality materials.

Prevent It! How can people live a happier and longer life? The answer lies in the adage of "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Immunizations, regular disease screenings, and changing unhealthy lifestyles can all contribute to a healthier you. But which preventive services are appropriate and how often should you get them? Prevent It! Health solution. It is an interactive Internet tool based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines. It provides clinical preventive service recommendations personalized to your specific healthcare needs. This version focuses on preventing heart disease. By asking a few questions regarding personal health and activities, Prevent It! generates a tailored list of screening and lifestyle recommendations. It also allows users to save their information and revisit Prevent It! And provides links to accurate relevant to their specific recommendations. This information is submitted and maintained in a secure and confidential manner.

The Health Information Technology Institute won the following award in the Games:

Washington, DC (April 28, 1998):

• Outstanding Quality Award

Contact information:

Phone: (703) 610-2442
Fax: (703) 610-2022

E-Mail: hrippen@mitretek.org
Web: http://hitiweb.mitretek.org

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