title: [An overview of the definition and implementation of the Brazilian National Policy on Health Data and Information Technology].
abstract: The This qualitative study aimed to analyze the development and implementation of the Brazilian National Policy on Health Data and Information Technology (NPIIH). We analyzed documents and applied an online questionnaire to the experts involved in developing the policy. The data were submitted to content analysis using the categorical thematic modality. The PNIIS is the target of debate and proposals at various levels. Provisions have appeared in parallel to regulate measures on health data and information technology. Community participation in developing this policy and the convergence of laws, standards, resolutions, and policy-making levels in a common and broadly acknowledged and enforced policy are challenges, in addition to linking the public and private sectors. The study concludes that the National Policy on Health Data and Information Technology is making gradual progress, predominantly in theoretical debates, revisions, and updates. There are numerous challenges for its implementation and a prevailing need for legitimation.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brasil.
authors.forename: Ricardo Bezerra
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Cavalcante
authors.affiliation: Escola de Ciência da Informação, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brasil.
authors.forename: Marta Macedo
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kerr-Pinheiro
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brasil.
authors.forename: Eliete Albano de Azevedo
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Guimarães
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Divinópolis, Brasil.
authors.forename: Richardson Machado
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Miranda
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D063025:Health Information Management / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000639:trends*; D011640:Public Policy; D036301:Qualitative Research