Partnerships
CTeL Joins Friends of ASTP
The Center for Telehealth and e-Health Law (CTeL) is proud to announce its membership in the newly formed Friends of ASTP coalition. This collaboration of leading healthcare and technology organizations is dedicated to supporting the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) / Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in advancing health IT, data policy, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies across the U.S. healthcare system.
Advocating for Health Innovation: Letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
As its first major initiative, Friends of ASTP has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. welcoming him to his new role and emphasizing the critical importance of ASTP’s work. The letter highlights the coalition’s commitment to improving healthcare through data-driven solutions and calls for key actions to advance national health technology policy.
Key Asks from Friends of ASTP
Appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy / National Coordinator for Health IT – Urging the administration to promptly name a leader for ASTP to ensure continuity and progress in health IT initiatives.
Federal Leadership in Health AI – Calling for ASTP to play a central role in coordinating federal efforts to support private-sector innovation in health artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders – Requesting a meeting with Secretary Kennedy to discuss ASTP’s mission and explore opportunities for public-private collaboration in health technology and policy.
The Role of ASTP in Advancing Health IT
ASTP plays a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare interoperability, data security, and patient-centered care. Since its establishment under the HITECH Act of 2009, ASTP has been instrumental in:
Expanding health data interoperability to improve efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Developing policies for secure and ethical use of health AI and big data.
Supporting the modernization of public health data infrastructure.
Empowering patients and clinicians with cutting-edge digital health tools.
The coalition fully supports ASTP’s mission to leverage technology, data, and AI to enhance healthcare outcomes and ensure safe, secure, and innovative health IT solutions for all Americans.
Join the Movement
CTeL is committed to working alongside its fellow Friends of ASTP members, including Academy Health, American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), Duke University, and Wolters Kluwer, to champion policies that drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery.
To learn more about this initiative or to get involved, contact Reva Singh at rsingh@amia.org. Stay updated on our advocacy efforts as we work together to shape the future of health technology policy!
At CTeL, we strongly believe in the power of collaboration to drive progress in digital health law and policy.
That is why we are committed to building strategic partnerships and securing cooperative funding to support our mission of creating a world where technology-enabled healthcare solutions are accessible, equitable, and safe.
Our cooperative membership structure ensures that all members are treated equally, receiving the same services, and paying the same fees. This approach fosters a sense of community and encourages collaboration among our members, who all have an equal voice and can contribute to our collective effort to advance digital health.
We work closely with government agencies, industry associations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to develop policies and initiatives that benefit the wider healthcare community. By partnering with these organizations, we can leverage their expertise and resources to further our mission of advancing access to quality digital health.
Additionally, securing funding is crucial to our ability to conduct research, provide educational programs, and host events. We are committed to identifying and partnering with foundations, corporate sponsors, and other funding sources to expand our reach and provide even more value to our members.
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