Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy

ONC Celebrates 20 Years! As we celebrate the 20-year anniversary of ONC, we are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving every American as we reflect on where we began. ONC was created by Executive Order in April of 2004, when health care was primarily dependent on paper-based records and processes. Since our inception, we have watched health care transform significantly with the adoption of EHRs, the launch of the Health IT Certification program, and multiple policies that continue to propel information access and innovation in health IT. We are excited to see what lies ahead in the next 20 years. What has been your favorite part of this journey with ONC? See our full history: HealthIT.gov/20years #ONC20 #HealthIT 

Today HHS announced a reorganization that will streamline and bolster tech, cyber, data and AI strategy & policy functions. ONC is now the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) and will assume oversight over tech, data and AI policy & strategy for the department, including the HHS-wide roles of Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief AI Officer. Learn more about the reorganization: https://lnkd.in/g5_UB-2H

The United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 5 (USCDI v5) is now available! USCDI v5 includes new data classes and elements that support improved patient care and advance the Administration’s goals of equity, diversity, and access to healthcare. We also released the latest Standards Bulletin 24-2 (SB24-2), which describes ONC’s continued expansion of USCDI, following the same prioritization approach applied to USCDI Version 4. SB24-2 also reflects ONC’s consideration of submissions for new data elements and comments on previously submitted data elements. https://lnkd.in/eRUKtzv7

Bridging the gap between public health & healthcare data systems is crucial for our readiness against future health threats. Check out this article by CDC and ONC experts highlighting the path to a more connected + efficient data ecosystem: https://bit.ly/3Wbkw2U Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

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To all my maternal health connections, the comment period end is faster approaching! Please take the time to review and comment. Your input is so helpful and needed.

Alert! OMB needs public input! We have begun the process to update OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 10 on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System (SPD 10).   OMB has issued a Federal Register Notice (FRN) seeking public comment on potential revisions to the SOC for 2028. See here for the FRN and how to submit input: https://lnkd.in/eQ_M6XKR. (Deadline August 12).   ~~ The SOC classifies all occupations in the U.S. economy, including private, public, and military occupations. For more information on SPD 10 (and other info), visit: StatsPolicy.gov at: https://lnkd.in/eGKRBuhw   #CSOTUS #OMB #OIRA #statistics #data #evidence #SOC #occupationdata #BLS

This month's RCE Monthly Informational Call has been EXTENDED to 90 minutes to overview the documents released last week. Mark your calendars and register today: https://lnkd.in/eGGMhEwx

NEW PROPOSED RULE: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2). We will be holding an overview info session on July 17 at 2:00 PM ET. Learn more about the proposed rule: https://lnkd.in/eCAgEU4v #ONCHTI2