Here are the healthcare IT spending priorities in President Biden’s new budget

The US government’s proposed budget for 2024 includes increased funding for cybersecurity, public health, and healthcare data improvements. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would see its budget raised to $3.1 billion, with investments focused on defense, cross-sector collaboration, and digital foundations. The budget also aims to improve public health capacity and healthcare equity, with funding allocated for the Centers for Disease Control and the advancement of healthcare data systems. Additionally, the budget supports rural healthcare, behavioral health services, and improvements to the Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology.