Authors

1. Kraus , Emily McCormick
2. Saintus , Lina
3. Martinez , Amanda K.
4. Brand , Bill
5. Begley , Elin
6. Merritt , Robert K.
7. Hamilton , Andrew
8. Rubin , Rick
9. Sullivan , Amy
10. Karras , Bryant Thomas
11. Grannis , Shaun
12. Brooks , Ian M.
13. Mui , Joyce Y.
14. Carton , Thomas W.
15. Hohman , Katherine H.
16. Klompas , Michael
17. Dixon , Brian E.

Abstract

The MENDS governance approach resulted in a transparent governance framework that cultivates trust across the network. MENDS's experience highlights the time and resources needed by EHR-based public health surveillance networks to establish effective governance.