Health IT Summit
56 Days 14 Hours 53 Minutes |
Federal leaders are working to improve efficiency in health care, strengthen crisis preparedness and accelerate research to prepare for the future health landscape. By adopting innovative solutions, agencies are optimizing workflows, enhancing data-driven decision-making and improving patient outcomes.
Join Steve Posnack, ASTP’s Executive Director of the Office of Technology, to learn more about the latest efforts to modernize the federal electronic health record (EHR), invest in emerging technologies, enhance data interoperability and implement smarter health care solutions that reduce inefficiencies and improve overall system performance.
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The new administration has outlined key priorities for federal health agencies. Join top leaders 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.
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Steven Posnack Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Principal Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT, ASTP
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.
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.
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Patrick Newbold CIO, CMS
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Monica Rosser Executive Managing Director, Federal Health, Maximus
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.
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.
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.
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Bryce Thompson Healthcare Strategist, CDW
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Chris Wallace Chief of Cybersecurity, DHMS
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.
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Avinash Shanbhag Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and Executive Director, Office of Standards, Certification, and Analysis, HHS
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.
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Patrick Newbold CIO, CMS
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Monica Rosser Executive Managing Director, Federal Health, Maximus
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Ben Cushing Chief Architect, Health and Life Sciences, Red Hat
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Chris Wallace Chief of Cybersecurity, DHMS
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Steven Posnack Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Principal Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT, ASTP
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Avinash Shanbhag Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and Executive Director, Office of Standards, Certification, and Analysis, HHS
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Bryce Thompson Healthcare Strategist, CDW
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VA's Platform One Powers Rapid Innovation to Bolster Digital Services
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Trump Executive Order Boosts HBCUs Role in Building Federal Tech Workforce
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Federal Agencies Tout Tech in President Trump’s First 100 Days
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NCI Uses Wearables Data to Link Exercise to Cancer Risk
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Carahsoft DevSecOps Conference
Join us for the 3rd annual Carahsoft DevSecOps Conference for a day of learning and networking with some of industry and government’s top DevSecOps leaders.
Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills, Reston, VA 20190