HealthIT.gov May 2, 2024
Many digital health leaders in governments internationally face the same types of challenges that we do here in the United States (US). Despite differences in care delivery and payment models, countries around the world are focused on advancing interoperability, galvanizing patient-centered care, empowering individuals, reducing administrative burden for clinicians, and improving the safety, quality, and effectiveness of the health care that’s delivered to their populations.
As part of ONC’s international efforts, we joined the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP) in 2018 and represent the US. In addition to co-chairing the GDHP’s Cyber Security and Interoperability Work Streams, the US had the honor of Chairing GDHP in 2022 and 2023. ONC’s Deputy National Coordinator for Health IT, Steve Posnack, served as...