Medical Economics July 25, 2024
‘HHS must be agile, accountable, and strategic to meet the needs of this moment,’ Secretary Becerra says.
Technology leaders will reorganize under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The administrative changes “will streamline and bolster technology, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and policy functions,” according to HHS’ official announcement.
“Cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence are some of the most pressing issues facing the health care space today. As a department, HHS must be agile, accountable, and strategic to meet the needs of this moment,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in the news release.
“For decades, HHS has worked across the organization to ensure appropriate and safe use of technology, data, and AI to advance the...