Micky Tripathi, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/National Coordinator for Health IT and Acting Chief AI Officer at HHS, said the consolidation will enable the agency to place more emphasis on internal uses of AI and accelerate policies around technology and data. According to Tripathi, AI will not only help relieve employee burdens and provide collaboration opportunities with industry but will also play a major role in the U.S. Core of Data Interoperability (USCDI) and the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) in improving patient care. Tripathi stressed that AI’s integration within HHS will aid in enhancing patient outcomes and efficiency within the department.
Ai enhances patient care at HHS
Additionally, the restructure is expected to streamline efforts in the federal electronic health records system, optimize information usability across health systems, and drive better health outcomes through improved interoperability and data exchange. Advanced computing and emerging technologies pose great promise for healthcare, though ethical challenges remain.
Ongoing initiatives within HHS are focused on future-proofing federal health IT with robust cloud, AI, and cybersecurity strategies, aligned with industry trends and regulatory expectations. Industry and government officials are committed to using these technologies to tackle top threats in healthcare IT, ensuring that advancements are made in a secure and efficient manner.
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