Modernizing the Health Data Ecosystem

The health industry came together at the annual HIMSS conference in Chicago April 17-21 to showcase exciting developments in the realm of data interoperability. Our federal spotlight at the conference saw key discussions in these areas, including more insights on CDC’s latest organizational overhaul, federal electronic health records modernization, data security solutions and more about the vision for public health.

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Ryan Argentieri Deputy Director, Office of Technology, ONC
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Dylan George Director of Operations, Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, CDC
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Dr. Jennifer Layden Acting Director, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, CDC
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Tom Mason Chief Medical Officer, ONC, ONC
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Elisabeth Meyers Deputy Director, Office of Policy, ONC
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Travis Rosiek Public Sector CTO, Rubrik
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Dr. Anne Zink Chief Medical Officer, Alaska Department of Health
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