Health IT
Health IT is the use of computer hardware, software or infrastructure to record, store, protect and retrieve clinical, administrative or financial information. Through evolving technology and new policies, health IT is changing the delivery of health care services.
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How Federal Researchers are Practicing Responsible Data-Sharing
Researchers at NIH, DOE and the Census Bureau developed new methods for securely sharing sensitive data.
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Data Management Will Advance Open Source Software, Public Health Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is working to build an open source software office that will facilitate data-sharing across the public health ecosystem.
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Cancer Detection is Making Strides Thanks to Predictive Analytics
Public health researchers are developing methods for better detecting and predicting dangerous forms of cancer.
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Lessons Learned Over a Decade with Health Care Marketplace
CMS’s 'organizational surge' more than its 'technical surge' was the key to fixing the website.
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How Emerging Tech is Improving Veteran Health Care, Access
VA is collaborating with industry partners to develop innovative health care solutions and innovations.
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HHS Targets Data Strategy Amid Federal Cyber, CX Priorities
The agency is on the verge of releasing a department-wide data strategy while agencies continue focusing on cyber and CX.
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VA Eyes Emerging Technology in Zero Trust Goals
The agency is looking to keep pace with the rate of technical change as a foundation of its enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
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Senate Confirms Shereef Elnahal as VA's New Undersecretary for Health
Health care leader brings experience overseeing large-scale care networks and policymaking to his role as VA’s highest-ranking medical official.
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VA Addresses Next Steps in EHR Rollouts
The agency is looking provide critical support and training to resolve issues in electronic health records.
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HHS, CMS, DHA Initiatives Prioritize Patient Accessibility
The health agencies celebrated their progress at the annual FedHealthIT Innovation Awards and eyed future advancements in patient accessibility, IT efficiency and research.
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Redesigned CMS ACO Emphasizes Health Equity
CMS is managing a data-driven effort to improve beneficiaries' quality of care.
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Inside the HHS Budget Request to Boost Pandemic Preparedness, Equity
IT has a big role in HHS's proposed budget to boost various responsibilities in public health management as well as access to health care.
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