LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team is committed to guiding the evolution of health IT to achieve seamless interoperability and enhanced patient care. Through their stewardship, ASTP/ONC is a pivotal force in leveraging data for improved healthcare delivery and outcomes, fostering a data-enabled healthcare ecosystem.
Thomas Keane, MD, MBA
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Steven Posnack, MS, MHS
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Principal Deputy National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Elise Sweeney Anthony, JD
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Executive Director, Office of Policy
Avinash Shanbhag
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Executive Director, Office of Standards, Certification, and Analysis
ONC History and Work
Established in 2004 by executive order, ONC plays an essential role in catalyzing the adoption of health information technology across the national healthcare landscape.
About ONC
ONC is the lead federal entity responsible for coordinating nationwide efforts to advance health information technology and promote the secure electronic exchange of health information.
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ONC crafts effective policies and programs that help reduce fragmentation in the health care system, enabling a more transparent and open industry that better serves the American public. Now, 97% of hospitals and 80% of physician offices use an ONC-certified health IT product.
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Focused on effective collaboration with federal, state and local agencies as well as industry leaders, ONC is helping to lead and shape technology and data policy on behalf of HHS.
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