June 30, 2025 | By: Ed Rosas
The landscape of health information technology (health IT) is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies, shifting public health priorities, and lessons learned from recent global challenges. The 2025–2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, developed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) in collaboration with over 25 federal agencies and extensive public input, provides a comprehensive roadmap for the future of health IT in the United States.
A Vision for a Connected, Equitable Health System
The plan’s vision is clear: create a health system that leverages information to engage individuals, lower costs, deliver high-quality care, and improve both individual and population health. This vision is underpinned by a mission to use technology and accessible health information to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities, ensuring that data is available when and where it matters most.
Core Principles Guiding the Future
The strategic plan is grounded in several core principles:
- Person-centered, inclusive design
- Safety and quality
- Privacy and security
- Data-led decision making
- Encouragement of innovation and competition
- Increased health equity
These principles reflect a commitment to ensuring that the benefits of health IT reach all populations, addressing disparities and supporting the broader goals of public health.
Four Strategic Goals Shaping Tomorrow’s Health IT
The future of health IT, as outlined in the plan, is built around four interconnected goals:
Promote Health and Wellness
Empowering individuals with secure access to their electronic health information (EHI) is central. The plan envisions a modern, equitable healthcare experience where communities are healthier and safer, and individuals can manage their health proactively.
Enhance the Delivery and Experience of Care
Clinicians and providers will use advanced health IT to improve clinical practice, expand access, and reduce disparities. The plan emphasizes reducing administrative burdens, fostering greater competition and transparency, and building a confident, nationwide health IT workforce.
Accelerate Research and Innovation
By providing researchers and innovators with access to high-quality health data, the plan aims to drive improvements in both individual and population health. Special focus is placed on including underrepresented groups in research, promoting health equity, and leveraging data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Connect Healthcare with Health Data
Interoperability is a cornerstone of the future health IT ecosystem. The plan calls for the development and adoption of standards like USCDI and HL7 FHIR to ensure seamless data exchange across systems, reduce silos, and enable timely, informed care decisions. Privacy, security, and the modernization of public health data infrastructure are also emphasized, ensuring that data sharing is both effective and trustworthy.
Addressing Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
The plan recognizes ongoing challenges, including the need for robust cybersecurity, the importance of trusted supplier relationships, and the imperative to close gaps in access for underserved communities. By prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and continuous benchmarking, the federal strategy aims to guide investments and signal priorities to the private sector, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned in advancing health IT.
Looking Ahead
The 2025–2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan sets an ambitious course for the future. As health IT becomes more integrated, data-driven, and equitable, the focus will remain on empowering individuals, supporting providers, and fostering innovation. By adhering to these strategic goals and principles, the U.S. health system is poised to deliver better outcomes, greater efficiency, and improved health for all. Let’s get together and discuss how we may partner to support this aggressive agenda.
