In collaboration with 25 other federal agencies, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has released a new draft federal health IT strategy for 2024 to 2030. The strategy aims to improve patient care delivery, health research, and innovation as well as data connections within health systems. The draft guidance also includes efforts to enhance artificial intelligence education and promote transparency in healthcare.
The role of health IT and access to health data are increasingly important for public health activities, said CDC Director of Data Policy and Standards Jim Jirjis. He acknowledged that the draft 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan is crucial in advancing the nation’s public health data infrastructure while ensuring it benefits the communities that need it most.
Overall, the draft strategic plan highlights the importance of health IT in improving healthcare outcomes and advancing public health initiatives. The collaboration between federal agencies underscores a unified effort to leverage technology and data to benefit patients and communities across the country. Through public feedback and input, the ONC aims to refine and finalize the federal health IT strategy to enhance the nation’s healthcare system in the coming years.
The inclusion of artificial intelligence education and transparency in healthcare aims to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the field, said Jirjis. By promoting transparency in healthcare, patients can make informed decisions about their care while providers can improve their practice by accessing accurate information.
The ONC believes that this new strategy will help ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare regardless of where they live or how much money they have. By leveraging technology and data, we can create a more efficient and effective healthcare system that delivers better outcomes for patients.
As part of this initiative, the ONC is seeking feedback from stakeholders across the country on how best to implement this new strategy. They are looking for input on how best to use technology to improve patient care delivery, advance research, foster innovation within healthcare systems, enhance AI education, promote transparency in healthcare, among others.
In summary, this new draft federal health IT strategy is a crucial step towards creating a more efficient and effective healthcare system that delivers better outcomes for patients. With collaboration between federal agencies at its core
