Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Names Karen DeSalvo, M.D., New National Coordinator for Health IT

Circle Connections: New Talent The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has confirmed Karen DeSalvo, M.D., as its next national coordinator. DeSalvo currently serves as the City of New Orleans Health Commissioner and Senior Health Policy Advisor to Mayor Mitch Landrieu. She replaces Farzad Mostashari, M.D, who stepped down as ONC chief in October. Jacob Reider, M.D., was the acting national coordinator. DeSalvo will begin serving in her new role on Monday, January 13. Dr. Reider said in the email he will return to his role as CMO for the ONC. In her . . .