Faith Ryan

The Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to invest in its ‘digital-first’ care model for veterans receiving VA health care amid the pandemic, agency officials said during GovernmentCIO Media & Research’s virtual event Wednesday. 

Since 2012, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) CIO La’Tanya Burton has played a critical role at the institute.

The Department of Health and Human Services has witnessed a significant spike in cyberattacks since the pandemic began, but has also experienced a change in how the agency prioritizes cybersecurity in its pandemic response efforts. 

As the U.S. continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the National Institutes of Health has doubled down on artificial intelligence technologies and multi-institute research programs to rapidly understand how the disease affects people.

The Department of Health and Human Services has streamlined COVID-19 data reporting to securely collect, analyze and share health information across the country and to inform decision-makers guiding the nation’s pandemic response.

The pandemic has prompted some agencies to shift long-term work policies and capabilities.

The agency is using cloud services and other resources to help researchers access data and meet virtually.

The network plays a critical role in finding safe and effective coronavirus treatments at an accelerated pace.

The agency is training its workforce and collaborating with partners to protect information.

The agency has implemented flexible technological capabilities to support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts.

Federal leaders reflect on the benefits of cloud for ongoing telework capabilities.

The agency is using technologies like virtual waiting rooms and automation to mitigate the increased traffic.