HRSA

• Data
• Health care

The agency is supporting 16 research centers to improve maternal health nationwide.

• HealthCast
• Data

A joint HRSA-ONC initiative is supporting interoperability and data exchange.

• Health care

The future of health care is incorporating more and more hybrid technologies and environments.

• Digital Services
• Health care

SAMHSA and other agencies are introducing communications and tech campaigns to support the mental health challenges of older people.

• Data

There are opportunities for workflow and process improvements for the system managing organ donations and transplantation.

Various modernization initiatives to improve public health have pivoted as a result of the pandemic.

Technology has played a powerful role in providing individuals with mental and physical health services amid COVID-19, both in making them aware of what resources are available through strategic communications and in the abilities offered through telehealth and remote care. 

Federal health officials are seeking and applying different technology solutions and programs to support health care providers amid high rates of burnout and mental and physical health distress.

During a time when digital technologies in health care has presented many benefits, the pandemic has enabled the opportunity for health agencies to break down existing red tape and social inequities in order to provide better access to health care in rural communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the need for major investments in digital health services and technology across the country, including telehealth and broadband infrastructure — particularly in rural communities.

The pandemic has prompted some agencies to shift long-term work policies and capabilities.

The portal will help reimburse providers billions of dollars across the country.