Is EGAPP connected with the Secretary’s Personalized Health Care Initiative?
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Personalized Health Care (PHC) Initiative supports long-term improvements in patient care through the use of genetics in medicine, adoption of health information technology, and improved development of evidence-based care. PHC goals include helping to coordinate related activities among HHS agencies, providing an HHS contact point for the private and academic sectors, and addressing cross-cutting issues of high priority.