MIT’s NEWDIGS Launches New Program in Healthcare Data

The inaugural meeting of the NEWDIGS Data Program was held in January 2015, and brought together international experts from academia, government, information technology, and the healthcare sector. A series of panel discussions focused on identifying the gaps and opportunities that might be addressed through better international cooperation in data system design and use. Through discussion, participants joined in formulating a research agenda with associated pilot programs to develop the tools, methods and policies needed to leverage real world evidence for better decision-making.