Summary of article from GovCIO, by Silvia Oakland:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has restructured its technology and data strategy responsibilities, consolidating them under its policy office. This reorganization primarily affects the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), now renamed the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and ONC (ASTP/ONC). A new Office of the Chief Technology Officer will be established, encompassing the Office of the Chief AI Officer, Office of the Chief Data Officer, and a new Office of Digital Services. This digital services team will oversee HHS-wide digital strategy and ethics in technology initiatives. The 405(d) cybersecurity program will transition to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to enhance healthcare cybersecurity. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity, data, and AI in healthcare. Additionally, ONC has updated the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) to improve the nationwide exchange of electronic health information.