The article discusses the role of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in fostering health IT innovation in the U.S. With an annual budget of about $60 million, the ASTP coordinates data sharing within the Department of Health and Human Services and across other government agencies. Stephen Konya highlighted the necessity of partnering with the industry to enhance effectiveness, emphasizing that collaboration beyond governmental boundaries is essential for advancing healthcare IT and achieving national health goals established post-9/11.
The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy develops and oversees policies regarding data from HHS, coordinating data sharing across multiple agencies to enhance health IT infrastructure.
Stephen Konya emphasized the importance of collaboration with industry to amplify the impact of the agency's efforts in advancing health information technology.
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