Shortliffe E H
Department of Medical Informatics, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City, USA.
Health Aff (Millwood). 2000 Nov-Dec;19(6):9-22. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.19.6.9.
The Internet provides one of the most compelling examples of the way in which government research investments can, in time, lead to innovations of broad social and economic impact. This paper reviews the history of the Internet's evolution, emphasizing in particular its relationship to biomedical computing and to the nation's health care system. Here I summarize current national research programs, emphasizing the need for greater involvement by the medical research community and leadership from federal health care agencies.
互联网提供了一个极具说服力的例子，说明了政府的研究投资如何能够随着时间的推移，带来具有广泛社会和经济影响的创新。本文回顾了互联网的发展历程，特别强调了它与生物医学计算以及国家医疗保健系统的关系。在此，我总结了当前的国家研究项目，强调了医学研究界需要更多参与以及联邦医疗保健机构发挥领导作用的必要性。
