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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Senate Confirms Joshua Jacobs to Lead VBA
The U.S. Senate confirmed Joshua Jacobs Wednesday as VA’s new undersecretary for benefits amid the PACT Act implementation.
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VA Resets Multibillion Dollar EHR Rollout
The agency is halting future deployments of Oracle Cerner’s EHR to focus on fixing the system.
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Leveraging Tech, Data to Create ‘Health Equity by Design’
Leaders from ONC discuss how the concept is using data standards to ensure data privacy and equity in health care.
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HIMSS 2023 Preview: What You Need to Know For Federal Health Tech
Catch up on the federal health IT trends over the past year and what to expect at this year’s conference.
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Coast Guard Ramps up Suicide Prevention Amid Defense, VA Efforts
The service aims to harness younger generations in helping to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health support.
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National Cancer Plan Eyes Data, Tech in Cancer Moonshot Goals
The National Cancer Institute highlights the collaborative tools and initiatives for improved screening, treatment and outcomes for cancer patients.
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CMS Prepares for ‘Unwinding’ of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision
As the public health emergency ends, CMS emphasizes key technologies for post-pandemic operations.
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PACT Act Update: VHA’s 'People, Process, Technology' Supporting the Legislation
The agency is making progress in hiring and developing new scheduling tools.
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Continuing VA’s Journey For AI in Health Care
VA’s Dr. Michael Kim explains recent programs and pilots informing the future of AI in veteran health care.
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VA’s Vision for Post-Pandemic Telehealth
Dr. Neil Evans explains how VA is approaching telehealth to close the digital divide in the hybrid health care environment.
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Reducing Burden of Global Cancer through Health Equity, New Technology
The National Cancer Institute's Center for Global Health is embracing health equity and developing new technologies to advance cancer research and decrease cancer deaths worldwide.
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Veteran Suicide Reduction Relies on Data
Winners of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Mission Daybreak grand challenge point to data’s role in suicide prevention.
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