Data Modernization for Federal Health Enterprise

Technology and modernized data systems are opening up new frontiers for health care clinicians, agencies and patients. Large volumes of data offer new perspectives and drive better health care outcomes.
Federal leaders from Defense Healthcare Management Systems (DHMS), Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM) office and Maximus share best practices around integrating health data collection, security and analysis to create comprehensive records of patients.
They provide insight on:
- How federal agencies are working toward a unified health care records system through the implementation of emerging technology
- Industry’s role in providing solutions to federal agencies through public-private partnerships
- Best practices for health data sharing and cybersecurity protocols

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Alex Dixon Senior Director, Defense & Veterans Health Technology, Maximus Federal Services
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Jordan McDonald Staff Writer, GovCIO Media & Research
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Chris Nichols Program Manager, EIDS, DHMS PEO
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Lance Scott CTO, FEHRM
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