The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named a new leader at the agency formerly known as the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

WHY IT MATTERS

Dr. Thomas Keane, who has experience as both a clinician and a technology developer, will serve concurrently as the second Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) at HHS and the ninth National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

He has experience at ASTP, having served there in addition to his work as senior advisor to the deputy secretary of HHS.

Previously, Dr. Keane – who trained as an interventional radiologist – worked to administer the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund. He also led development of the AHRQ National Nursing Home COVID Action Network during the pandemic.

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