IHS

The agency has endeavored to modernize its electronic health records and other tech infrastructure.

IT has a big role in HHS's proposed budget to boost various responsibilities in public health management as well as access to health care.

The nearly quarter increase in funding would largely go toward strengthening public health preparedness.

IHS's acting director spoke on the current state and future needs of the agency as Congress considers the FY 2022 budget.

Various modernization initiatives to improve public health have pivoted as a result of the pandemic.