Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy

ASTP is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas Keane as the new Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/National Coordinator for Health IT. His leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of #HealthIT and HHS's technology strategy. healthit.gov/leadership/tho…

There are roughly 135 state, regional, or local health information exchange organizations (HIOs) across the country supporting health info exchange. We recently set out to study how HIOs impact hospitals’ engagement in interoperability. Read the article: academic.oup.com/healthaffairss…

The draft QHIN Technical Framework v2.1 features changes to accommodate directed queries for any exchange purpose. Submit your feedback on draft QTFv2.1 before July 28 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more and submit your feedback: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/heal…

There are roughly 135 state, regional, or local health information exchange organizations (HIOs) across the country supporting health info exchange. We recently set out to study how HIOs impact hospitals’ engagement in interoperability. Read the article: academic.oup.com/healthaffairss…

The #TEFCA draft QHIN Technical Framework v2.1 is currently open for public feedback until July 28 at 11:59 PM ET. Read more about how to submit your feedback in our blog post: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/heal…

Listening to Steven Posnack speak about the evolution of AI and its intersection with clinical practice. #ASMFLYIN

As of 2023, #Direct is the most popular method among non-Federal acute care hospitals for sending information to other orgs. Read about the progress the Direct Standard® has made over the past decade & how it continues to shape interoperability: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/heal… #HealthIT

In 2024, nearly all non-federal acute care hospitals were engaged in electronic public health reporting. But most hospitals also reported at least one challenge, showing that perceived barriers remain. Learn more: healthit.gov/data/data-brie…

In 2025, ASTP is focusing on three big priorities for TEFCA: increasing transparency, driving participation and use, and activating our federal partners. Read more in the Buzz Blog: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/tefc… #tefca #healthit @HealthIT_Policy

New data from ASTP/ONC reveals that in 2024, more patients than ever before accessed their medical records through apps or web-based patient portals to manage their health. Here's why that matters: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/heal…

New Approved SVAP Standards for 2025 have been announced. Read the blog post to see what’s new this year: healthit.gov/buzz-blog/stan…

HHS is cutting red tape, lowering costs, and empowering providers—and we’re doing it with your help. Have a suggestion for a rule to rescind? Visit regulations.gov/deregulation to submit your ideas.

Public comments for the 2025 #SVAP are being accepted through June 9 at 11:59 PM ET. Register or log-in to leave a comment on the SVAP page: healthit.gov/isa/standards-… #Certification #HealthIT

The public comment period for the 2025 #SVAP is open through June 9 at 11:59 PM ET. Share your thoughts by signing in or registering an account: healthit.gov/isa/standards-… #HealthIT #Certification

Today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from @CDCgov recommended immunization schedule. Bottom line: it’s common sense and it’s good science. We are now one step closer to realizing @POTUS’s promise to Make America Healthy Again.

The public comment period for the 2025 #SVAP is open now through June 9 at 11:59 PM ET. Share your thoughts by signing in or registering an account: healthit.gov/isa/standards-… #HealthIT #Certification

TODAY (5/20): @CMSGov & @HHS_TechPolicy are hosting a virtual Q&A session at 1pm ET. Learn more about a Request for Information on Improving Technology to Empower Medicare Beneficiaries. Register -  cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #Medicare #HealthIT @HealthIT_Policy

Questions about the recently issued Request for Information (RFI) on Improving Technology to Empower Medicare Beneficiaries? Join @CMSgov & @HHS_TechPolicy tomorrow (5/20) at 1pm ET for a Q&A session covering the RFI. cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #HealthIT #Medicare @HealthIT_Policy