From the ASTP Desk ONC Launches Data Segmentation Initiative
Joy Pritts | September 19, 2011
ONC is pleased to announce the launch of the Data Segmentation Initiative (DSI) on October 5, 2011. The Initiative will build on the vision of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), which recommended the development of metadata tags to be used for exchanging data across organizational structures while maintaining the privacy and security of the information.
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From the ASTP Desk Release of the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015
Jodi G. Daniel | September 12, 2011
Today, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015 (the Plan). The Plan, and our strategy, benefited from the valuable input we received on the draft Plan that was out for public comment from March 25 – May 6, 2011. The 240 responses to our blog post requesting public feedback on the draft helped us to refine and solidify the final Plan.
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From the ASTP Desk Consumer Health IT Summit – September 12th, 2011
Peter Garrett | September 12, 2011
Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in conjunction with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will be hosting the first of-its-kind-Consumer Health IT Summit this afternoon at 1 p.m. EDT.
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From the ASTP Desk ONC Launches HealthIT.gov
Peter Garrett | September 9, 2011
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has launched a new website, www.HealthIT.gov. This website is designed to become the leading national resource on health information technology (health IT) for both consumers and health care professionals.
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Consumer Engagement Helping Consumers Be Partners in Their Own Health
Lygeia Ricciardi | September 8, 2011
Looking for resources to manage your health information? HHS’ ONC is launching a Consumer e-Health Program to help patients become more engaged in their health care.
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