Health care
Modernizing federal health care services involves upgrading technology, streamlining processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes. By moving to electronic health records, embracing telehealth solutions and leveraging AI-powered analytics, agencies are increasing efficiency, reducing costs and expanding access to care.
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FDA Outlines AI Principles for Drug Development
New FDA guidance outlines 10 principles for using AI in drug research, development and manufacturing, developed with European regulators.
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Officials Say HTI-5 Proposal Reduces Complexity for Health IT Developers
Health IT officials say HHS’ HTI-5 proposed rule could cut administrative burden while laying groundwork for AI-based data exchange.
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CMS, FDA Launch Pilot Programs to Modernize Digital Health for Medicare
New ACCESS and TEMPO initiatives aim to expand tech-enabled care, reward patient outcomes and accelerate adoption of digital health devices.
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CIOs Leverage Cloud to Unify Behavioral Health Services
CIOs shared how standardized infrastructure and real-time data capabilities are improving patient tracking, reporting and operational efficiency.
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AI-Driven Modernization is Boosting Patient Satisfaction
UK public health leader says that AI and cloud tools can reshape patient interactions and back-office operations.
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New ARPA-H Director Outlines Cybersecurity, Innovation Agenda
Alicia Jackson prioritizes hospital cybersecurity and opens opportunities for innovators through new programs and funding events.
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IHS Modernizes Native Health Care with PATH EHR
IHS CIO Mitchell Thornbrugh shares how PATH EHR is transforming Native health care through data liberation, scalable systems and community-driven innovation.
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IHS CISO Says Zero Trust Strengthens Patient Safety, Care Delivery
IHS is embedding zero trust into its EHR system to protect health data and ensure secure, uninterrupted patient care.
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Veterans’ Affairs Committee Backs John Bartrum for Top VA Health Role
John Bartrum, who pledged staffing reform and patient-centered leadership, gains Senate committee approval to lead the Veterans Health Administration.
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A Look at VA's 2026 Restart for EHR Rollout
Dr. Neil Evans shares updates on the agency’s 2026 rollout restart, lessons learned, and how the new system will improve care for veterans and military personnel.
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VA Secretary Touts Shutdown Resilience, Warns of Benefits Strain
Doug Collins said the department’s health care system remains fully operational despite the shutdown, but furloughs strain other benefits.
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How Public-Private Partnerships Drive Public Health Innovation
ASTP leader Stephen Konya explained how innovation ecosystems in collaboration with the private sector and academia improve patient access and drive better health outcomes.
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