As technology continues to transform healthcare, the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) is leading the charge to shape the future of health IT. From advancing interoperability standards to exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), HITAC’s work is laying the foundation for a smarter, more connected healthcare system.
The HITAC provides valuable insights to the assistant secretary for technology policy that can inform ASTP’s policies and programs. HITAC members represent a broad swath of the healthcare industry and as such, offer a range of health IT perspectives and expertise.
In 2024, the HITAC held 11 committee meetings, convened four subcommittees, and transmitted 172 recommendations to ASTP. These efforts included an assessment of proposed policies included in the HTI-2 proposed rule as well as recommendations for data elements and standards to finalize the United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Version 5.
The HITAC also held an AI hearing in April 2024 and delivered the HITAC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 to Congress and to the secretary of health and human services. This year’s Annual Report added a new target area focused on the use of AI as part of health IT systems supporting health care delivery and improving the quality of patient care.
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2025 HITAC Preview
We have much to look forward to this year! Anticipated HITAC work includes continued attention to: health equity practices, challenges, and resources to help health and human services organizations; draft USCDI Version 6; a review of adopted standards and implementation specifications; and the HITAC annual report, which is expected to continue assessing the health IT landscape, analyzing gaps in policies and resources, and making recommendations to address identified gaps.
Seven HITAC members were appointed to serve an additional three-year term on HITAC:
We are grateful for the time and expertise that members volunteer to advance health IT through the HITAC. Your insight and contributions are so important to the work of ASTP.
How Can You Participate?
HITAC meetings are open to the public and we encourage interested parties to participate during the public comment portion of each meeting. View all committee meetings, learn about current and past Task Forces, and review past recommendations.
