https://www.govtech.com/health Health & Human Services en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:32:56 GMT https://www.govtech.com/health/essex-county-n-j-gets-a-jump-on-predicting-rat-populations The state’s second most populous county is using geospatial predictive modeling to get deeper insights into rodent and flu outbreaks. Temperature and humidity data also helps in creating forecasts. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:32:56 GMT https://www.govtech.com/health/essex-county-n-j-gets-a-jump-on-predicting-rat-populations https://www.govtech.com/sponsored/the-next-benefits-cliff-isnt-fraud-its-overload Rising federal verification mandates are overwhelming state agency infrastructure. Here’s why legacy systems are failing and how consent-based and automated tools can close the gap. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:34:34 GMT https://www.govtech.com/sponsored/the-next-benefits-cliff-isnt-fraud-its-overload https://www.govtech.com/sponsored/smart-tactics-for-modernizing-government-benefits-approvals As new federal mandates increase verification requirements for benefits programs, agencies are turning to intelligent document processing to reduce errors, detect fraud and accelerate approvals. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:31:23 GMT https://www.govtech.com/sponsored/smart-tactics-for-modernizing-government-benefits-approvals https://www.govtech.com/health/system-lets-new-york-state-track-harmful-algae-blooms A new system enables the state departments of Environmental Conservation and Health to evaluate reports of harmful algae blooms. It provides an interactive map of past and current bloom locations. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:46:06 GMT https://www.govtech.com/health/system-lets-new-york-state-track-harmful-algae-blooms https://www.govtech.com/gov-experience/new-jersey-goes-into-world-cup-with-new-health-portal Heat, air pollution, bug bites and the complexities of U.S. healthcare — those are subjects addressed by the site, meant to appeal to 1 million-plus regional visitors. The move reflects the state’s embrace of portals. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:29:59 GMT https://www.govtech.com/gov-experience/new-jersey-goes-into-world-cup-with-new-health-portal https://www.govtech.com/health/do-alaska-rural-health-transformation-funds-point-to-ai More than 200 local governments, hospitals and other entities are in the running for $272 million in federal transformation funds. The program’s design, a lawmaker said, “is almost directing us to AI.” Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:44:42 GMT https://www.govtech.com/health/do-alaska-rural-health-transformation-funds-point-to-ai https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/oklahoma-launches-ai-chatbot-to-answer-medicaid-questions The Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s new AI tool aims to help answer eligibility questions from the state’s Medicaid program members to reduce wait times and expand access to information. Wed, 27 May 2026 21:15:04 GMT https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/oklahoma-launches-ai-chatbot-to-answer-medicaid-questions https://www.govtech.com/policy/minnesota-bill-would-modernize-ridiculous-outdated-systems After years of complaints from workers, lawmakers have advanced a bill to replace outdated technology without disrupting services. Having cleared the Statehouse, it awaits the governor’s signature. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:33:47 GMT https://www.govtech.com/policy/minnesota-bill-would-modernize-ridiculous-outdated-systems https://www.govtech.com/civic/civic-tech-partnership-to-help-govt-caseworkers-use-ai Code for America is partnering with Anthropic on a new pilot intended to help staffers more efficiently administer public benefits by using an AI-powered tool to make policy information more accessible. Fri, 08 May 2026 20:34:36 GMT https://www.govtech.com/civic/civic-tech-partnership-to-help-govt-caseworkers-use-ai https://www.govtech.com/health/maine-law-requires-hospitals-to-enact-cybersecurity-plans The law, which requires annual cyber training for staff, is aimed at reducing clinical risk and ensuring that hospitals can continue to operate in the event of a cyber attack. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:38:45 GMT https://www.govtech.com/health/maine-law-requires-hospitals-to-enact-cybersecurity-plans