General Session – A Fireside Chat with the Deputy National Coordinator for HIT

As imaging plays an increasingly central role in data-driven medicine, national policy and health IT standards are evolving to support a new era of connectivity and innovation. In this session, Dr. Jason Funderburk will outline ONC's priorities for strengthening the national health IT infrastructure that underpins imaging data exchange, AI readiness, and clinical decision support. He will highlight how federal initiatives are accelerating adoption of modern standards, enabling secure and seamless movement of imaging data, and building the policy foundation for safe, high‑quality AI in the health technology ecosystem.