Health IT

Former Program Executive Office Defense Healthcare Management Systems Program Executive Officer Bill Tinston has transitioned to the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program office as its first official director, a position in which he intends to operationalize the FEHRM as it delivers health IT solutions for the single, common federal EHR.

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Accelerating biomedical research involves implementing collaborative digital solutions at NIH.

More details of the extent of the agency’s Fourth Mission reveal ongoing support for non-veterans.

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• Supply Chain

Applying data analytics to predicting and preventing the shortage of vital medical equipment.

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The office coordinates nationwide testing of new treatment approaches for cancer.

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Data-sharing tools enable the agency to collaborate across the enterprise.

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• Cloud

Cloud technology unlocks many benefits for health researchers across government.

The MISSION Act led to improved reporting of staffing and vacancy data at the agency.

Successful AI and machine-learning capacities within health systems require a foundational attention to data quality and the broader care environment.

The agency is using technologies like virtual waiting rooms and automation to mitigate the increased traffic.

Recently implemented telework measures are allowing the agency to focus on the Cerner transition despite challenges in pandemic.

COVID-19 has highlighted opportunities in public policy and supporting public-private efforts.