1. Biosurveillance Information Exchange Working Group DIMACS Working Group Meeting February 24, 2006

2. Discussion Purpose and goals Topics of interest Structure Engaging partners Feedback from this meeting Future directions

3. Purpose Provide a forum and peer group for biosurveillance data monitors (public health officials and partners responsible for monitoring and responding to biosurveillance data)

4. Goals To increase communication and enhance relationship-building among biosurveillance data monitoring staff nationwide and at all levels of public health To facilitate information exchange regarding needs of biosurveillance monitors Thoughts?

5. Topics of Interest Syndrome classifications Data sources Statistical and analytical techniques Monitoring and anomaly characterization Investigation, communication, and reporting How these systems fit into the larger surveillance network Experiences and lessons learned Additions? Deletions?

6. Engaging Partners Public health partners Academia Others?

7. Other Ideas?

8. Feedback What did you like about this meeting? What do you recommend we do differently? Other thoughts?

9. Future Directions Conference calls –Frequency –Length Subcommittees? Future meetings –Frequency –Length