Building a Future for Technological Innovation
Aneesh ChopraU.S. Chief Technology Officer & Associate Director for Technology
White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
September 8th, 2010
A Presidential Commitment to Technology
Simple interface to access relevant
insurance information; pricing data
available in version 2.0 launching in
October
Simple interface to access relevant
insurance information; pricing data
available in version 2.0 launching in
October
Healthcare.gov a Model for Simplifying Access to InformationHealthcare.gov a Model for Simplifying Access to Information
“My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government…and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration.”
“My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government…and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration.” –President Barack Obama, Jan 21st,
2009Source: www.healthcare.gov; www.whitehouse.gov/open
A Focus on Strengthening Global Competitiveness
Source: ITIF Report “The Atlantic Century”, February, 2009; United Nations E-Government Survey 2010www.whitehouse.gov
Change Score(1999–2009)
CountryRank
Innovation Trend
16.7
16.9
17.4
18.1
14.8
19.0
19.5
Slovenia
Luxembourg
Denmark
Estonia
Lithuania
Singapore
China
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2.7U.S.40
Percent Change(2005–2008)
CountryRank
E-Government
11%
12%
12%
16%
16%
20%
21%
Japan
S. Korea
EU-10
Russia
France
Spain
China
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-7%U.S.22
Percent Change(1999–2005)
CountryRank
Higher Education
26%
27%
30%
31%
41%
46%
117%
France
EU-25
UK
Australia
Ireland
S. Korea
Poland
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3%U.S.15
2010 UN Index rankings jumped from fourth (in 2008) to second
2010 UN Index rankings jumped from fourth (in 2008) to second
American Graduation
Initiative calls for return to #1 by
2020
American Graduation
Initiative calls for return to #1 by
2020
Harnessing Technology, Data, Innovation for Growth, EmpowermentHarnessing Technology, Data, Innovation for Growth, Empowerment
CTO/CIO Formula to Close Technology GapPlatforms + Participation Equals Ecosystems Focused on ResultsPlatforms + Participation Equals Ecosystems Focused on Results
Public Participatio
n
Public Participatio
nOpen DataOpen Data
Consensus-Driven Standards
Consensus-Driven Standards
Advanced IT InfrastructureAdvanced IT
Infrastructure
Cloud ComputingCloud Computing
Accountable GovernmentAccountable Government
Public Sector Platforms
Five Technology Pillars
Results-Driven Ecosystems
Results-Driven Ecosystems
#1: Identify and plan for the release of 500 MHz of spectrum
#2: Provide new tools and new incentives to free up spectrum
#3: Redeploy the spectrum to high-value uses
#4: Use the auction proceeds to promote public safety and job-creating infrastructure investment
#1: Identify and plan for the release of 500 MHz of spectrum
#2: Provide new tools and new incentives to free up spectrum
#3: Redeploy the spectrum to high-value uses
#4: Use the auction proceeds to promote public safety and job-creating infrastructure investment
Unleashing a Mobile Broadband Revolution
Presidential Commitment to (Nearly) Double Available SpectrumPresidential Commitment to (Nearly) Double Available Spectrum
Spectrum Initiative in Brief
Commerce Dept report due by 10/10 on timetable for freeing up spectrum for exclusive or shared use; CTO focus on
advanced sharing technologies
Commerce Dept report due by 10/10 on timetable for freeing up spectrum for exclusive or shared use; CTO focus on
advanced sharing technologies
Innovations: Text4baby
partnership serves 75,000+ moms since
02/10 launch
Innovations: Text4baby
partnership serves 75,000+ moms since
02/10 launch
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/nec/speeches/technological-opportunities-job-creation-economic-growth
NASA Open Gov flagship initiative – Nebula – supports USAspending.gov
(5/10) as part of CIO’s Cloud Computing
Initiative
NASA Open Gov flagship initiative – Nebula – supports USAspending.gov
(5/10) as part of CIO’s Cloud Computing
Initiative
USCB Prof. Wolski joins NSF-funded grid computing
“VGrADS” project; proposes novel concept (Fall 2007) to link
“private” and “public” clouds; commercialized in 2009 and
deployed as part of NASA Nebula
USCB Prof. Wolski joins NSF-funded grid computing
“VGrADS” project; proposes novel concept (Fall 2007) to link
“private” and “public” clouds; commercialized in 2009 and
deployed as part of NASA Nebula
Source: http://www.nasa.gov/open/plan/nebula.html; www.usaspending.gov; www.eucalyptus.com/about/story
From R&D to Public Sector InnovationNSF-Funded Research Commercialized, Supporting Cloud InitiativeNSF-Funded Research Commercialized, Supporting Cloud Initiative
In Pursuit of “Game Changers” in Cybersecurity
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/blog?page=2
Public Input Key to Moving “Leap-Ahead” Technologies ForwardPublic Input Key to Moving “Leap-Ahead” Technologies Forward
National Cyber Leap Year
Summit helped define game-
changing concepts
National Cyber Leap Year
Summit helped define game-
changing concepts
Public engagement
process invited your ideas and
feedback
Public engagement
process invited your ideas and
feedback
Anatomy of an Open Government Ecosystem
HHS Launches Community Health Data Initiative (CHDI)HHS Launches Community Health Data Initiative (CHDI)
HHS launches CHDI June 2nd -
demonstrating 20+ apps recently built or
improved by innovators across the country
using data HHS has made public (with much
more to come)
HHS launches CHDI June 2nd -
demonstrating 20+ apps recently built or
improved by innovators across the country
using data HHS has made public (with much
more to come)
Source: Community Health Data Initiative, Department of Health & Human Services; www.hhs.gov/open
Innovation: Microsoft announces Bing Health
Maps and the incorporation of
“Hospital Compare” data in search results
Innovation: Microsoft announces Bing Health
Maps and the incorporation of
“Hospital Compare” data in search results
“All Hands” - Health 2.0 Developer Challenge
Source: www.health2challenge.org
A growing number of “challenges” leading up to Health IT Innovation Week – October 3-10th,
2010
A growing number of “challenges” leading up to Health IT Innovation Week – October 3-10th,
2010
WWHI catalyzes innovation - $10K for a personalized wireless
health ecosystem; sponsors “Innovation
Day”– highlighting Veterans Healthcare
(VAi2) – 10/12/10
WWHI catalyzes innovation - $10K for a personalized wireless
health ecosystem; sponsors “Innovation
Day”– highlighting Veterans Healthcare
(VAi2) – 10/12/10
“From Compliance to Innovation”
Source: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/readyZone-h1n1/educators-keep-learning.cfm; https://innovation.ed.gov/ ; http://data.ed.gov ; http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/educate-innovate
Delivering Platforms for Educational Innovation Every 90 DaysDelivering Platforms for Educational Innovation Every 90 Days
“To meet the President’s goals -- to reach the finish line -- we need transformational change. The islands of excellence that now exist in school districts have to become the norm...In a word, America’s schools need innovation.” - Secretary Arne Duncan, Aug 20, 2009
“To meet the President’s goals -- to reach the finish line -- we need transformational change. The islands of excellence that now exist in school districts have to become the norm...In a word, America’s schools need innovation.” - Secretary Arne Duncan, Aug 20, 2009
STEM education a critical priority across portfolio
STEM education a critical priority across portfolio
Visit 49 highest-rated finalists; consider, by
September 8th, to offer help on
match
Visit 49 highest-rated finalists; consider, by
September 8th, to offer help on
match
Helping Our Children Make Healthier Choices
Prizes Policy Spurs USDA to Reward Apps DevelopersPrizes Policy Spurs USDA to Reward Apps Developers
–First Lady Michelle Obama, March 11th, 2010
Source: www.appsforhealthykids.com; http://www.healthgameschallenge.org/ ; http://www.zisboombah.com
“The Apps for Healthy Kids competition challenges… the most creative, talented, and kid-savvy innovators across the country to build games that inspire and empower kids to get active and eat healthy.”
“The Apps for Healthy Kids competition challenges… the most creative, talented, and kid-savvy innovators across the country to build games that inspire and empower kids to get active and eat healthy.”
95 qualified apps built on data that feeds USDA site – judges
include Zynga’s CEO, “Woz”, GE’s
Healthymagination lead
95 qualified apps built on data that feeds USDA site – judges
include Zynga’s CEO, “Woz”, GE’s
Healthymagination lead
Sample Tool: “Pick Chow!” allows children to create meals by dragging foods onto their virtual plate; the “Add it Up!” meters show nutritional values and rate each meal
Sample Tool: “Pick Chow!” allows children to create meals by dragging foods onto their virtual plate; the “Add it Up!” meters show nutritional values and rate each meal
Introducing….Challenge.govSimplified Access to Participation Opportunities Focused on ResultsSimplified Access to Participation Opportunities Focused on Results
Source: www.challenge.gov
36 challenges (new or in
progress) posed by
16 agencies
36 challenges (new or in
progress) posed by
16 agencies
Second Let’s Move! prize focused on
nutritious, kid-approved school menus
Second Let’s Move! prize focused on
nutritious, kid-approved school menus
Standards to “Unlock” Value of Health Exchange
Source: www.nhindirect.org
Open Industry Collaboration Delivers Technical Specs in 90 DaysOpen Industry Collaboration Delivers Technical Specs in 90 Days
NHIN Direct Project in Brief
“A set of policies, standards and services that enable the Internet to be used for secure and meaningful exchange of health information to improve health and health care” – launched 3/10, specs posted 6/10
“A set of policies, standards and services that enable the Internet to be used for secure and meaningful exchange of health information to improve health and health care” – launched 3/10, specs posted 6/10
Secure, Direct Communication
Doctor Consultant
Clinical info & summary record exchange
Lab Doctor
Receive lab results
Doctor Hospital
Doctor Patient
Clinical info & summary record exchange
Provide electronic clinical summarySMTP-based specs for all providers;
reference implementation underway with 25,000+ lines of code and
counting…
SMTP-based specs for all providers; reference implementation underway
with 25,000+ lines of code and counting…
“Blue Button” to Liberate Personal Health Data
Previewing New Tool for Veterans, Medicare Recipients this FallPreviewing New Tool for Veterans, Medicare Recipients this Fall
Source: www.va.gov/open; www.mymedicare.gov; http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-disabled-veterans-america-conference-atlanta-georgia
“…veterans will be able to go to the VA website, click a simple “blue button,” and download or print your personal health records so you have them when you need them and can share them with your doctors outside of the VA.”
“…veterans will be able to go to the VA website, click a simple “blue button,” and download or print your personal health records so you have them when you need them and can share them with your doctors outside of the VA.” –President Barack Obama, Aug 2nd,
2010
The Smart Grid Opportunity
Source: smartgrid.gov; NSTAR, Tendril
Recovery Act Leveraged to Support 100 Projects Valued at $10+BNRecovery Act Leveraged to Support 100 Projects Valued at $10+BN
Example: NSTAR and Tendril to deploy real-time energy
apps for 3,000+ homes in MA this summer – expecting 5%
peak reduction
Example: NSTAR and Tendril to deploy real-time energy
apps for 3,000+ homes in MA this summer – expecting 5%
peak reduction
National Science & Technology Council is
developing a policy framework that
articulates a vision for the Smart Grid
National Science & Technology Council is
developing a policy framework that
articulates a vision for the Smart Grid
Putting it Altogether: Entrepreneurs are WelcomeBob, Dave, Andrew Embody Spirit of (Near) Frictionless ParticipationBob, Dave, Andrew Embody Spirit of (Near) Frictionless Participation
Team (in spare time) wins
competition (Jan, ‘10) by building more accessible Federal Register after posted on
data.gov
Team (in spare time) wins
competition (Jan, ‘10) by building more accessible Federal Register after posted on
data.gov
Inspires AOTUS (March, ‘10) to
designate team as lead designers for modernized “daily newspaper of the
federal government”
Inspires AOTUS (March, ‘10) to
designate team as lead designers for modernized “daily newspaper of the
federal government”
Source: www.federalregister.gov; www.innovationmovement.org; www.wested.org