Which of the following actions represent a shift in philosophy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Collecting and analyzing health data
b. Creating integrated health information systems
c. Allocating resources to treat specific diseases
d. Encouraging partnerships and strategic alliances
e. Creating transaction-based relationships
f.
Leveraging resources to steer the larger health system
ANS: B, D, F
Rather than allocating resources, resources will be leveraged to influence the larger health system. Rather than collecting and analyzing health data, they now are creating integrated health information systems. Rather than transaction-based relationships, they now encourage partnerships and strategic alliances.
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