HHS announces major new AI, cybersecurity and IT reorganization
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is undergoing a restructuring to enhance its strategies and policies in information technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence. This effort will streamline responsibilities across the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), now renamed the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/ONC (ASTP/ONC), the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA), and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Key roles like the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief AI Officer will now fall under ASTP/ONC. This move aligns with President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, emphasizing secure and trustworthy AI practices. The restructuring aims to ensure HHS effectively leverages technological advancements to benefit public health and safety.
