The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI Research Task Force Report; CMS Claims Management Moves to the Cloud; and FDA Data Modernization

Written By Fareeha Khan

Monday January, 23 2023 | Happy Lunar New Year

Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.

AI Research Task Force Votes to Send Final Report to Congress, President

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force is launching a report that details a plan for the AI research resource initiative, including governance, funding, security and ethics on issues like AI bias.

HHS CIO Mathias Says Tree-Based AI Models Helping to Combat Medicare Fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a pilot program to tackle Medicare fraud using tree-based artificial intelligence models and deep-learning approaches, according to HHS Chief Information Officer Karl Mathias.

CMS CIO Expects Agency to Move Claims Management Systems to the Cloud

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ chief information officer expects the agency to move even its most complex health claims management systems to the cloud.

Insight Into FDA’s Data Modernization Efforts Under New Era of Smarter Food Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new video series, titled, Into the Dataverse, which focuses on how the agency is modernizing its use of data. Data modernization is a fundamental goal in FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint.

Hackers to Get a Crack at Systems Running the Pentagon in New Bug Bounty

The Defense Department is planning the third iteration of its Hack the Pentagon program with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities in the operational technologies that keep the iconic building and grounds running.

CISA Hires Navy Cyber Expert to Help Oversee Vulnerability Management

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tapped Sandy Radesky to lead its efforts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and information security weaknesses.

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