Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology

About OPHDST KEY POINTS The Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST) works to improve access to and use of public health data. OPHDST aims to improve efficiency of data and technology systems across all levels of public health. Improved efficiency of data systems and access to data can help states, tribes, localities, and territories (STLTs) make informed public health decisions. Our mission OPHDST is leading efforts to improve the availability and use of public health data to inform decision-making and action across the public health ecosystem. Our mission is to optimize timely access, exchange, and integration of public health data, while driving efficiency and consolidation of data and technology systems supported by CDC across all levels of public health and advancing open data and dissemination to inform decision making and action. We are advancing data for public health action to empower CDC and STLTs to equitably protect health, safety, and security for all.