Federal Register #2026-11743

CMS Announces Creation of Office of Health Technology and Products for Healthcare IT Modernization

This announcement details the establishment of the Office of Health Technology and Products (OHTP) within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Purpose and Scope: - Creation of the OHTP to provide leadership and oversight for healthcare technology modernization - Focus on digital products, platform transformation, and support for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and other CMS programs - Organizational Structure: - OHTP will coordinate with the CMS Chief Information Officer (CIO) - New specialized groups include: - Open Source Program Group (focus on open source technologies) - Standards & Interoperability Group (focus on interoperability standards and digital product management) - Notable Details: - Emphasis on enterprise governance, cybersecurity, and capital planning - No specific products, OEMs, vendors, or procurement actions are included in this notice - No quantities, part numbers, or purchase requirements are specified

Description

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Health Technology and Products (OHTP), has been established to provide enterprise leadership and oversight for CMS healthcare technology modernization, digital products, and transformation of platforms and services supporting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and other CMS programs. The office coordinates closely with the CMS Chief Information Officer and is subject to CIO-led governance, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and capital planning responsibilities. The notice details organizational changes effective June 9, 2026, and outlines the roles and functions of the new office in advancing healthcare technology and digital transformation within CMS.

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