Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Archives

National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi speaks at the eHealth Exchange annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2022. (Dave Nyczepir / FedScoop)

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.

May 29, 2024 By Madison Alder

HHS IT draft strategy aims to connect health data with systems

The health agency’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology released a draft framework for health IT policies that leans into data, delivery and innovation.

Mar 28, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

HHS’ Andrea Palm unveils multi-faceted strategy to bolster cybersecurity in healthcare

HHS Deputy Secretary speaks with FedScoop and CyberScoop at the Trellix Cybersecurity Summit 2024.

Mar 5, 2024 By Scoop News Group

This illustration picture shows the ChatGPT logo displayed on a smartphone in Washington, DC, on March 15, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

How risky is ChatGPT? Depends which federal agency you ask

A majority of civilian CFO Act agencies have come up with generative AI strategies, according to a FedScoop analysis.

Feb 5, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

HHS technology officials are seated on stage at AFCEA Bethesda's Health IT 2024 event. — A panel of Department of Health and Human Services technology officials discussed generative AI use within their agencies at AFCEA Bethesda’s Health IT 2024.

CDC eyeing ‘model cards’ to detail generative AI tool information

“Model cards” could provide context for using generative AI tools, an official told attendees at AFCEA Bethesda’s Health IT Summit 2024.

Jan 31, 2024 By Madison Alder

ARPA-H launches mobile health program aimed at rural communities

The new Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed & InteGrated Medical care, or PARADIGM, sets out to develop a “rugged electric vehicle platform” to access rural communities.

Jan 16, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON – AUGUST 15: The exterior of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seen August 15, 2006 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

HHS maintains deadline for AI transparency requirements in new tech certification rule

Already certified health IT will need to comply with new artificial intelligence and algorithms requirements by the end of next year under an HHS final rule, underscoring…

Dec 18, 2023 By Madison Alder

HHS exploring program management office support for departmentwide zero trust implementation

Achieving zero trust will require HHS to “significantly upgrade governance and Information Technology (IT) management” the department said in a request for information about establishing a program…

Nov 20, 2023 By Madison Alder

President Joe Biden greets panel participants before speaking about the new health research agency, ARPA-H, during an event at the White House complex March 18, 2022 in Washington, DC. Pictured (L-R) are Dr. Dustin Tyler, Haptix researcher at Case Western University; Dr. Alondra Nelson, Acting Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Dr. Francis Collins, Science Advisor to the President. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

ARPA-H announces up to $50 million for six health data security projects

The investment will fund contracts to advance technology that addresses security vulnerabilities for health data through the agency’s Digital Health Security (DIGIHEALS) project.

Oct 2, 2023 By Madison Alder

ARPA-H looks to strengthen US hospital infrastructure in face of continued cyberattacks

"DIGIHEALS aims to ensure patients continue to receive care in the wake of a widespread cyberattack on a medical facility — like those that have caused hospitals…

Aug 28, 2023 By Billy Mitchell