Politico February 13, 2025
TECH MAZE
The Department of Health and Human Services’ newly hired tech officers’ futures are in limbo as the Trump administration reshapes the government, according to seven people with knowledge of the situation granted anonymity to speak about on it.
Chief AI officer Meghan Dierks, chief technology officer Alicia Rouault and chief digital officer Kristen Honey were hired in January as part of an AI-focused reorganization at HHS. These positions are central to a Biden-era initiative to create pathways for AI innovation and safety in health care. They were announced shortly after HHS released its AI strategy roadmap earlier this year.
Dierks, Rouault and Honey are still listed among leadership on the assistant secretary for technology policy’s website. However, when...