ASTP/ONC January 12, 2017
Conceptualizing a Data Infrastructure for the Capture, Use, and Sharing of Patient-Generated Health Data in Care Delivery and Research through 2024 Executive Summary
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) defines patientgenerated health data (PGHD) as health-related data created and recorded by or from patients outside of the clinical setting to help address a health concern. To date, patient health information, such as
activity level, vital signs, symptoms, and medication effects, has been predominantly collected by members of the care team in a clinical setting or through clinical in-home devices for remote monitoring. The recent proliferation...