NHIT Congressional Roundtable

The NHIT Congressional Roundtable brings together policymakers, public health leaders, and healthcare stakeholders to address the pressing challenges and opportunities in rural health. This interactive discussion will focus on health innovation, AI-ready workforce development, the critical role of providers, and advancing population health equity. Participants will explore how data-driven solutions, telehealth, remote monitoring, and inclusive clinical trials can transform access to care for underserved communities. Insights gathered will directly inform the agenda for the upcoming NHIT Legislative Summit, guiding actionable policy and investment priorities.

The objectives of this NHIT Congressional Roundtable are:

● Illuminate the transformative potential of Agentic AI, supercomputing, and innovation hubs in reshaping government, healthcare, and economic infrastructure

Identify Critical Workforce and Provider Challenges

● Examine the most pressing shortages of healthcare providers and practitioners in rural communities and explore strategies to strengthen the AI-ready public health workforce.

Explore Innovative Solutions to Advance Rural Health Equity

● Discuss the application of AI, telehealth, remote monitoring, and population health initiatives to improve access, care quality, and outcomes for underserved populations.

Inform Policy and Legislative Priorities

● Gather actionable insights to shape the NHIT Legislative Summit agenda, focusing on digital inclusion, provider support, and policies that promote health equity and population health in rural areas.

Collaborators

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)

HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. With a network spanning more than 125,000 individuals, 650 technology corporations, and over 470 non-profit partners, HIMSS drives innovation in health equity, digital health transformation, and public policy to improve health access and outcomes worldwide.

ASPPH (The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health)

ASPPH represents more than 150 accredited schools and programs of public health, including a community of more than 103,000 deans, faculty, staff, and students. ASPPH is the voice of academic public health – we train the next generation of public health professionals, convene leaders, generate evidence, and advocate for policies that improve the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere. ASPPH envisions a world where all people live in thriving communities supported by the work of resilient and competent public health professionals.

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