Source: GovCIO
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence and advancing the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) over the past year, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi told GovCIO Media & Research in a Q&A. Tripathi reflected on these accomplishments, noting the transformative potential of AI in enhancing internal processes and improving healthcare outcomes. TEFCA has made substantial progress in achieving nationwide network interoperability, connecting hospitals, clinicians and public health jurisdictions across the country. Tripathi outlined HHS’s data and technology priorities for 2025, focusing on the continued expansion of digital infrastructure, interoperability and AI transparency, all aimed at improving patient care and healthcare system efficiency.