Public Trust, Private Data: Four Considerations for the Future of Health.
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| Title: | Public Trust, Private Data: Four Considerations for the Future of Health. |
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| Authors: | Dasgupta, Nabarun (AUTHOR), Schoendorf, Jennifer D. (AUTHOR), Lau, Denys T. (AUTHOR), Thorpe, Lorna (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Jan2026, Vol. 116 Issue 1, p57-61. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Data security, Diffusion of innovations, Data management, Terms & phrases, Communities of practice, Interprofessional relations, Public sector, Health, Food security, Population health, Government agencies, Private sector, Information resources, Research bias, Trust, Medical research, Content mining, Data quality, Honesty, Corporations, Public health, Public administration, Report writing, Mergers & acquisitions, Interpersonal relations, Reliability (Personality trait), Cognition, Algorithms |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the implications of the current political movement toward deregulation in the American health sector, particularly regarding the roles of privately and publicly held data. It argues that while private data sources can provide detailed insights into health issues, publicly held data are essential for broader public health questions and maintaining trust. The authors highlight concerns about data quality, transparency, and selection bias in privately held data, emphasizing the need for independent validation and methods transparency to foster public trust. They conclude that both data types are crucial for effective public health decision-making, but the shift towards privatization may undermine trust if not managed carefully. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the implications of the current political movement toward deregulation in the American health sector, particularly regarding the roles of privately and publicly held data. It argues that while private data sources can provide detailed insights into health issues, publicly held data are essential for broader public health questions and maintaining trust. The authors highlight concerns about data quality, transparency, and selection bias in privately held data, emphasizing the need for independent validation and methods transparency to foster public trust. They conclude that both data types are crucial for effective public health decision-making, but the shift towards privatization may undermine trust if not managed carefully. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308328 |
