Driving National Health IT Advancement for the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy

Chickasaw Federal Supports Interoperability, Risk Management, and Program Sustainability in Longstanding Partnership
Health and Human Services (HHS) Client Spotlight
Capability for
Data Coordination & Integration

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP) plays a pivotal role in advancing the secure and effective use of health IT across the country. To support its mission of improving data sharing and health information interoperability, ASTP partnered with Chickasaw Federal. Since 2006, Chickasaw Federal has provided comprehensive, customer-focused IT services and stakeholder engagement support to help ASTP meet evolving healthcare challenges and program requirements, strengthening national health connectivity and outcomes.

Our Approach

Chickasaw Federal delivers a broad range of services tailored to ASTP’s evolving needs, including administrative and business management support, records and space management, risk mitigation, and strategic planning. By implementing a real-time risk management framework and onboarding highly qualified staff, we’ve maintained a stable and low-turnover team that ensures continuity and institutional knowledge. Our team also developed customer-driven solutions to adapt to changing funding structures while continuing to support security compliance and shared resource optimization.

Accomplishments

Chickasaw Federal’s agile support and long-term commitment have made a significant impact on ASTP’s operations—from ensuring consistent health IT support to proactively managing risks and fostering effective collaboration across stakeholders. This partnership has helped ASTP remain responsive to both policy shifts and technical demands in the health IT space. Key achievements include: 

  • Partnered with ASTP since 2006, demonstrating long-term trust and service continuity
  • Implemented a real-time risk management framework to proactively address operational threats
  • Developed adaptive solutions in response to evolving program funding and requirements
  • Launched a records management program to improve data oversight and compliance
  • Supported ongoing security compliance, ensuring operational readiness and data protection
  • Onboarded and retained qualified staff, maintaining low turnover and deep institutional knowledge
  • Managed physical space and advocated for shared equipment use to improve efficiency
  • Provided comprehensive administrative and business management support across multiple program functions