Which of the following is considered a major challenge with public health informatics (PHI)?
A)Need to have additional terminals in neutral locations
B)Need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems
C)Need to convince health care providers of PHI benefits
D)Need for additional research on PHI effectiveness

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Stronger linkages and interfaces between and among providers and systems is a major challenge in PHI as the interoperability of various systems is important for the effective communication and sharing of information.

Answer: C 
 Convincing healthcare providers of the benefits of PHI is a major challenge as it requires changing attitudes towards the use of technology and the sharing of patient information.

Answer: D 
 Additional research on the effectiveness of PHI is needed to better understand how it can be optimized to improve public health outcomes. However, this is not the only major challenge in PHI.

Therefore, the correct answer is B and C.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Major Challenge with Public