HHS names three officials to lead AI, technology and data portfolios
Installing a CAIO, CTO and CDO comes after a reshuffle of the agency’s technology and cyber work in July.
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Micky Tripathi
HHS developing new AI strategic plan
The department's top AI official said the new strategic plan is in development now and should be issued in January.
Staffing, AI policy top of mind for HHS’s new technology-focused assistant secretary
Micky Tripathi, who will oversee a new departmentwide technology office, told FedScoop “job one” is filling chief technology, data and artificial intelligence roles.
HHS names acting chief AI officer as it searches for permanent official
Micky Tripathi will serve as acting CAIO in addition to his role as national coordinator for health IT, a spokesperson said.
HHS, health information networks expect rollout of trusted data exchange next year: Micky Tripathi
About 30% of hospitals remain unconnected to a health information network, but the implementation of network-to-network interoperability may change that.
HHS IT coordinator researching algorithmic bias and implications for health equity
The office is also working with the CDC on a cloud infrastructure that is intended to improve inter-agency data sharing.
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HHS publishes framework for nationwide health information exchange
The TEFCA exchange will allow data to be shared between a range of healthcare networks.
HHS launches $80M public health IT workforce program promoting equity
The program will address health and socioeconomic inequalities that were illuminated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HHS to issue timeline for health care data sharing guidance in coming months
New standards on network interoperability will help the agency respond more effectively to a future pandemic.