US Digital Service continues to focus on health IT for VA, CMS under Trump

Healthcare IT News: The U.S. Digital Health Service remains diligent about improving health IT under the Trump administration, specifically for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a new report to Congress.

Established in 2014, USDS consults with federal agencies on IT as part of the Executive Office with the goal of improving digital services and websites. USDS is also a member of President Trump’s Office of American Innovation.

USDS is working with CMS on a MACRA API, according to the report. The project is designed to reduce the cost and burden of participating in CMS programs by helping third-party vendors develop software able to directly connect with Medicare systems and data.

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