Electronic Health Records
Civilian and military agencies are collaborating to create a unified health system that allows users to maintain a consistent health record no matter which agency is providing them health care. EHRs rely on things like data standards and application programming interfaces (APIs) to communicate data across systems. Federal agencies are collaborating on security, upskilling and modernization to deliver a smooth and seamless experience to those who access government health care.
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Feds Weigh Generative AI Use in Cybersecurity, Data Analysis
Federal officials say generative artificial intelligence could improve security, data analysis and human decision-making.
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HHS Aligns AI, Tech Strategy Under its Policy Agency
ONC will have a new name and oversee more c-suites to better shape the future of health care technology policy.
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Data Interoperability in Clinical Trials Will Help Put Patients First
The FDA wants to improve diversity in clinical trials as it outlined in new draft guidance open for public comment.
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CDC Celebrates Data Strategy Milestones, Eyes Future Goals
The agency is emphasizing interoperability as it works toward its data modernization goals for public health.
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CDC Updates Public Health Data Strategy
Accelerating data sharing through capabilities like electronic case reporting make up a large portion of the new two-year plan.
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VA Kicks Off EHR Program at Joint Facility with DOD
The agency's Dr. Neil Evans briefed how the Oracle-Cerner program rollout in North Chicago is informing next steps in EHR modernization.
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Health Agencies Tout Standards in Data Sharing, Interoperability
Officials from CMS, ONC and HHS spoke about data standards and how to help smaller health organizations make modernization progress.
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VHA Preparing for AI, Interoperable Future
The agency is spearheading initiatives to expand health care to veterans, including emerging technology and electronic health records.
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Health Officials Promise Better Cybersecurity Accessibility and AI Safety Standards
HHS officials discussed the 405(d) program changes and ONC leaders discussed how the HTI-1 Final Rule will affect AI in health care.
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Veteransโ Benefits Expansion Opens Door for EHR Modernization, Focused Hiring
More veterans benefits since the 2022 PACT Act implementation are pushing EHR and staff modernization to the forefront of priorities.
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ONC Eyes New Data Classes in USCDI Version 5
The interoperability standard's latest draft version includes new data classes and elements for health equity.
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DHA Sees Tech Helping Create 'Person-Centered' Health Care
DHA leaders said the agency is better serving patients through the use of partnerships and innovation.
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