2025 Health IT Summit Recap

The new administration has outlined key priorities for federal health agencies. Join Steve Posnack, ASTP’s Executive Director of the Office of Technology to explore how the government is leveraging technology to enhance health care delivery, from modernizing electronic health records and streamlining claims processing to harnessing AI and other emerging tools to improve efficiency and access. This discussion will provide valuable insights into the future of federal health services and their impact nationwide.

Featured Speaker:

• Steven Posnack, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Principal Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT, ASTP

Federal agencies, especially those supporting our nation’s health care, are committed to modernizing their infrastructure to improve management, enhance security, and reduce costs. To better help government agencies accelerate their digital transformation and strengthen their digital backbone to support exponentially growing data sets and adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools, Rose Mata, Senior Director of Federal Healthcare, Education and Finance at Verizon, will discuss Verizon’s new GovCloud platform that is FedRAMP High Ready, as well as the GovCloud SD-WAN solution, Verizon AI Connect, and wireless connectivity for remote areas and field offices.

Featured Speaker:

• Rose Mata, Senior Director of Federal Healthcare, Education and Finance, Verizon

Federal agencies are harnessing AI to transform health care by improving diagnostics, streamlining operations, and enhancing patient care. Hear from experts on how AI-driven innovation is shaping the future of federal health services, increasing efficiency and expanding access to quality care.

Featured Speakers:

• Jonathan Alboum, Federal CTO, ServiceNow
• Jesus Caban, CDAO, DHA
• Travis Hoppe, Acting CAIO, CDC
• Arjuna Swaminathan, CAIO, HHS OIG

Federal agencies are enhancing digital services by developing user-friendly apps and online portals that streamline access to health care information and resources. Hear how these tools are empowering individuals to manage appointments, access records and communicate with providers more efficiently, improving overall care delivery.

Featured Speaker:

• John Giannini, Health Science Policy Analyst, All of Us, NIH
• Patrick Newbold, CIO and OIT Director, CMS
• Monica Rosser, Executive Managing Director, Federal Health, Maximus
• Nadia Smith, Acting Chief Digital Health Officer, VHA

Federal health leaders are continuously evaluating and advancing strategies to enhance health care delivery and drive innovation across agencies. Hear from experts on how they are leveraging technology, data and emerging tools to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations and shape the future of federal health services.

Featured Speakers:

• Andrew Carney, Program Manager, Resilient Systems, ARPA-H
• Andre Fraser, Regional Technology Officer Federal Healthcare, VMware by Broadcom
• Sweta Ladwa, Chief, Scientific Solutions Delivery Branch, NIH NHLBI
• Mitchell Thornbrugh, CIO and OIT Director, IHS

The Flywheel Awards recognize leaders and their work in federal government.

The flywheel — a critical component in a machine to increase its momentum — is also a critical symbol representing our publication’s goal to keep federal IT decision-makers informed on technology’s impact on government. This momentum is what fuels the constant need for transformers to innovate in federal technology and communicate those strategies across the industry.

Categories include: Rising Star, Interoperability Leader, Digital Transformer, Innovation Champion and Health Advocate.

Federal IT Efficiency Summit Flywheel Award Winners:

• Rising Star: Sweta Ladwa, Chief, Scientific Solutions Delivery Branch, NIH National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
• Interoperability Leader: Mitchell Thornbrugh, CIO and OIT Director, IHS
• Digital Transformer: Patrick Newbold, CIO and OIT Director, CMS
• Innovation Champion: Stephen Konya, Chief, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, HHS – ASTP
• Health Advocate: Christina Sheets, DHMSM Program Manager, DHMS

As federal agencies digitize health records and expand data sharing, securing sensitive health information only becomes more critical. This panel will explore strategies for strengthening cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and protecting patient data from emerging threats.

Featured Speakers:

• Tamara Lilly, Assistant Inspector General for Cybersecurity/IT Audits, HHS OIG
• Eileen Oni, Chief Data Officer, OEPR, DPCPSI, OD, NIH
• Bryce Thompson, Healthcare Strategist, CDW

Federal agencies are advancing interoperability and data-sharing policies to improve care coordination and enhance health outcomes. This panel will explore how APIs and emerging technologies are enabling seamless data exchange while ensuring security, privacy and compliance with federal standards.

Featured Speakers:

• Kyle Cobb, Acting Deputy Director for Technology and Products, OPHDST, CDC
• Ben Cushing, Chief Architect, Health and Life Sciences, Red Hat
• Avinash Shanbhag, Associate Deputy and Executive Director, Office of Standards, Certification and Analysis, ASTP

Electronic health record modernization is transforming how federal agencies deliver care by creating a single, interoperable system that follows service members, veterans and their families throughout their health journey. This panel explores the current state of the effort, the challenges ahead and how agencies are enhancing data sharing, clinician workflows and patient outcomes.

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Neil Evans, Acting Program Executive Director, EHRM-IO, VA
• RDML Tracy Farrill, Principal Deputy, Assistant Director, Healthcare Administration, DHA MHS GENESIS
• Richard Persinger, General Manager – Federal Civilian & APG, HP