HIMSS 2023 Preview: What You Need to Know For Federal Health Tech

Catch up on the federal health IT trends over the past year and what to expect at this year’s conference.
We’re back for HIMSS 2023! We unpack what you can expect at this year’s conference — featuring our special guest, Rubrik Public Sector CTO Travis Rosiek.
We’re anticipating new discussions around major developments like federal electronic health record modernization, data security amid growing cybersecurity threats, new interoperability policies impacting federal agencies, tools that are enabling better data sharing in the health research community and more.
Tune in to freshen up on the latest trends as you prepare to head to Chicago for next week’s conference, and follow along with our coverage throughout the week at govciomedia.com!

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VA CIO Targets Modern IT and Smarter Workforce Alignment
Agency leaders told lawmakers they are focused on trimming legacy systems and restructuring its workforce to streamline operations.
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Inside DOD’s Push to Grow the Cyber Workforce Through Academia
Diba Hadi gives her first interview since becoming principal director of the DOD’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office.
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DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce
Mark Gorak discusses DOD’s efforts to build a diverse cyber workforce, including skills-based hiring and partnerships with over 480 schools.
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New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agency’s new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI
Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Lab transforms AI vulnerabilities into strategic opportunities for national defense.
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AI Enables Coast Guard’s Workforce to Transform Operations
The Coast Guard’s Deputy CIO Brian Campo delves into the ways AI is pushing the service to rethink its core services, workforce and operations.
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DOL Turns to Workforce Development to Maintain AI Superiority
DOL is bridging the AI skills gap through partnerships and upskilling to ensure future AI workforce readiness.
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AWS Summit: A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency
Lawrence Livermore National Lab launches a new generative AI tool to drive operational efficiency at the National Ignition Facility.
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VHA’s AI Chief Led NIH’s New AI RFI
The agency's AI chief Gil Alterovitz helped develop a plan that hints at how NIH is charting the future of AI and biomedical research.
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AWS Summit: Idaho National Lab’s AI Applications in Nuclear Technology
The lab is using AI and concepts like digital twins to enhance nuclear research and embed the technology in operations.
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VA Plans Future EHR Deployment on Facility Relationships
VA’s EHR program is expected to restart in 2026 and will plan deployment based on pre-existing relationships between facilities to drive interoperability.
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Trump Taps Maj. Gen. John Bartrum to Lead VHA
Nominated for VA's top health role, Bartrum brings over four decades of military and public service to the agency.
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