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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A Tech Perspective on the 2023 State of the Union
Federal agencies are leveraging AI, ML, data visualization dashboards, online training programs and more to support the Biden-Harris Administration's Unity Agenda, a topic of this year's State of the Union address.
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VA Outlines Nursing Recruitment Strategy Amid Tech Goals
VA leadership plans to hire almost 15,000 nursing personnel over the next few years as VA continues to process PACT Act claims and deploy its new EHR system.
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HHS Turns to AI for COVID-19 Research
HHS shared AI/ML use cases to promote transparency and spur innovation at the annual AFCEA Health IT Summit.
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VA to Begin Processing PACT Act Claims Amid Hiring Push
The agency has stood up its systems to accommodate an influx in claims and services. Now it looks for additional workforce to fill critical roles.
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New Screening Tool Supports PACT Act Claims Processing
The tool is helping VA prepare for incoming claims related to military exposures.
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NOAA to Join EHR Collaboration Next Year
NOAA joins the Coast Guard, DOD and VA to provide a seamless, interoperable health care experience.
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Data Standards Fuel Personalized Medicine Progress at VA
VA is turning to data standards to improve health care as more veterans use personal health monitoring devices.
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VA Ramps Up DEI&A Efforts for Improved Services
White House legislation prompted VA to accelerate diversity strategies across the enterprise and ensure equitable service delivery to all veterans.
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VA Secretary: VA is Processing Claims ‘Faster Than Ever Before’
VA Secretary Denis McDonough provided updates on critical initiatives, including the PACT Act and VLM, at the NPC Headliners Luncheon.
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Synthetic Data's Critical Role in Preventing Suicides in Veterans
Some tech innovations at the Department of Veterans Affairs are using synthetic data to help reduce veteran suicides. Here's how you can get involved.
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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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Veterans Health Benefits Expansion Takes on Toxic Exposures
VA is expanding services and treatment for veterans who suffered adverse health consequences from exposure to harmful substances during tours of duty.
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