Upcoming Virtual Events Roundup
We have rounded up some virtual events around our industry. They are all free to attended so register today. And check back each week for new events. Have an event we can include? Contact us.
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What Makes TEFCA Different: New Standard Operating Procedure Strengthens Trust
By Micky Tripathi and Mariann Yeager – The âTâ in Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement is an important part of what drives our work. So too is the public-private engagement we have created over the past seven years. As we launched TEFCA last year we did so with the expectation that we would need to make iterative adjustments over time to help it grow.
Collecting, Using, and Exchanging Data to Advance Health and Health Equity
From the Health IT Buzz Blog – As part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policyâs vision of âbetter health enabled by data,â we are committed to advancing health equity and person-centered ways to promote the interoperable exchange of data on patientsâ health-related social needs and broader social determinants and dynamic social drivers of health.
Talent Tuesday: PHIT Workforce Development Program Students at UTHealth Exceeding Expectations
By Susan Fenton, Kimberly Baker, & Wanda Govan-Jenkins – Three years into the PHIT Workforce Development Program âan effort funded and led by ASTP to boost the public health information technology workforce in the USâthe University of Texas Health Houston has exceeded expectations and completed award milestones ahead of schedule.
Agenda Highlights for 2024 ASTP Annual Meeting
Starts December 4th in Washington DC – Attend the 2024 ASTP Annual Meeting for two days of conversation, learning, and networking. Check out some of the breakout sessions they have planned.
Advancing Public Health Data Exchange: KONZAâs Success with the STAR HIE Program
By Terah Tessier & Laura McCrary – We sat down with the KONZA National Network team, one of the initial awardees, to learn how the STAR HIE Program helped support the stateâs public health agency exchange health information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read â October 2024
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of October that we think deserve sharing again.
A Decade of Data: Progressing Patient-Centric Care through Health IT
From the Health IT Buzz Blog – Earlier this year we celebrated the 20th birthday of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (hereafter ASTP) and reflected on the transformative impact of health IT on patient care delivery in the US.
Solidifying HL7 FHIRâs Critical Role in Achieving Nationwide Interoperability
By Kendra Obrist – ASTPâs FHIR Action Plan is a welcome development for those of us who have long seen HL7 FHIR as a cornerstone of interoperability. With the ASTPâs focus on FHIR, we are moving closer to a fully interoperable healthcare ecosystem.