Lexology August 8, 2024
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With artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of a global conversation regarding its uses, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences industries, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a reorganization of the role and function of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) to consolidate and streamline AI, cybersecurity, data, and health technology policy functions within the department and its agencies.

Historically, the responsibility for policy and oversight of these functions was spread across the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information and Technology (ONC), the ASA, and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

Reorganization

In this reorganization, the technology and data policy and strategy functions of the ASA, including the HHS-wide roles...

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Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), ASTP/ONC, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, EMR / EHR, Govt Agencies, Health IT, HHS, Technology
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