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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FDA Outlines Future Tech Priorities
FDA is advancing its tech capabilities with quantum computing, zero-trust architecture and modernized data sharing.
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HHS to Launch 2 Acquisition Programs in FY 2025
The two programs will streamline knowledge and foster two-way communication between industry and the agency.
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AI Use Must Align with Organizational Strategy, VA AI Lead Says
VA is piloting new AI tools to tackle existing priorities, innovate with a purpose and increase literacy before taking next steps.
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How Agencies Are Tackling AI for Health Care
Federal leaders are researching AI capabilities to support health care-focused issues like clinician burnout and health equity.
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New ARPA-H Program Uses Automation to Defend Against Cyber Threats
The UPGRADE program focuses on automated updates to devices to protect against cyber attacks.
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VA Testing Low-Cost Innovation for Health Care Solutions
The agency’s Innovation Unit uses low- to no-cost pilots to test new health care solutions before they reach veterans at home.
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VA Rolls Out Tele-emergency Care Program Nationwide
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the roll out of its tele-emergency care program nationwide this week.
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DHA Official: Optimization is 'Future' of Federal EHR
Defense Healthcare Management Systems Program Officer Dr. Yvette Weber says usable information across health systems is key to clinical care.
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Respect, Collaboration Critical to Federal Health Grants Funding
Health IT leaders spoke about the critical, but often misunderstood role that grants funding drives in delivering better health outcomes for patients and clinicians.
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Advanced Computing Holds Promise for Health Care, Ethical Hurdles Remain
Researchers and government officials are creating policies to improve customer experience nearly a year after President Biden’s executive order on digital experience.
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CDC, NIH: People, Technology Threaten Patient Data Most
Officials from the CDC and NIH discuss the top cybersecurity priorities as threats and technologies evolve.
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Health IT Leaders Tout Technology, Partnerships and Innovation
Officials noted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sector during a lightning round session at the Health IT Summit.
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