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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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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Cancer HealthCast: New NCI Director Eyes Cancer Moonshot, AI
Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell discusses her priorities ahead and how she views various tech innovation around cancer care and research.
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ARPA-H CIO: Risks are Key to Health IT Innovation
Nikolaos Ipiotis is creating an environment that embraces agility and controlled failure at the new agency.
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HHS Unveils Cybersecurity Blueprint Amid Soaring Healthcare Breaches
HHS initiatives tackle rising data breaches and include comprehensive strategy to safeguard health systems.
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VA to Expand Mental Health Efforts Amid Veterans Suicide Report
The pandemic exacerbated the number of veteran suicides in 2021, according to the department.
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HHS Tackling Maternal Health Crisis With Tech, Data
The agency is supporting 16 research centers to improve maternal health nationwide.
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Health Equity and the AI Executive Order
Health agencies are tasked with implementing the Biden plan to responsibly use AI. Do health leaders think it will work?
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Health Leaders Weigh AI's Impact on Health Equity
The federal executive order on trustworthy AI spurs agency goals to develop much-needed trustworthy systems in health care.
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NCI Explores AI to Screen For and Treat Pancreatic Cancer
The institute sees the emerging technology supporting treatment for patients by better controlling tumor growth.
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Collaboration Enables Faster Health Care Innovation
Leaders from BARDA, CMS, DOD and VA discuss evolving cross-government health collaborations at the 2022 iEX Conference.
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Data Sharing and Collaboration Drive Mission Success
In this Deep Dive, read how VA and HHS are working together in the effort to create a shared data language to improve patient care. With so many different systems collecting and analyzing information, the ability for agencies to share and collaborate becomes increasingly important.
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