This episode features Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., M.P.P., National Coordinator for Health IT, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Here, he discusses his role and what the ONC does, what led him to work in this current role, his top priorities going into 2023, and more.
Summary
Micky Tripathi Discusses Role as National Coordinator for Health IT
About Micky Tripathi and the ONC
Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., M.P.P. is the National Coordinator for Health IT in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The ONC is a government agency that oversees the implementation of health information technology and electronic health records across the healthcare industry.
Tripathi's Journey to the ONC
Tripathi has a background in healthcare, having previously served as the CEO of the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative and as a faculty member at the Harvard Medical School. He was appointed as the National Coordinator for Health IT in May of 2021.
Top Priorities for the ONC
In his role as the National Coordinator for Health IT, Tripathi's top priorities include promoting health equity, advancing interoperability among healthcare providers, and improving patient access to their health information. He is also focused on addressing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the healthcare industry.
Key Takeaways
Micky Tripathi, the National Coordinator for Health IT, is leading the charge in implementing health information technology and electronic health records in the healthcare industry. His top priorities include promoting health equity, advancing interoperability, improving patient access to health information, and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This episode aired on 01/26/2023 and can be listened here.