HSITAG

The Health and Human Services Information Technology Advisory Group (HSITAG) is a national consortium of public- and private-sector professionals dedicated to advancing technology innovation across health and human services (HHS) programs. Operating under the umbrella of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), HSITAG provides a trusted forum where government leaders, industry experts, and technology partners collaborate to improve outcomes in Medicaid, public health, social services, and broader HHS ecosystems.

For more than 30 years, HSITAG has worked at the intersection of policy, technology, and program operations, offering expert insights, thought leadership, and strategic guidance to federal and state agencies. Its members—representing leading health IT companies and solution providers—bring deep expertise in interoperability, cloud modernization, data governance, artificial intelligence, system integration, and beneficiary support.

Key focus areas include:

• Medicaid and HHS technology modernization
• Interoperability and data exchange standards
• Public health data infrastructure
• Human-centered design and service delivery improvement
• Security, privacy, and identity assurance
• AI, analytics, and automation for HHS programs
• Federal and state policy insight and education

HSITAG works closely with policymakers and agencies to advance practical, effective, and forward-looking approaches to technology adoption. The group regularly publishes guidance documents, hosts educational forums, and supports collaborative initiatives that help states make informed, strategic decisions about modernizing their health and human services programs.

With a mission to strengthen the nation’s health and human services delivery systems through technology, HSITAG is recognized as one of the most influential voices shaping the future of digital transformation in government HHS programs.