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HHS Reduces 40+ IT Policies to Just 2: What This Means for Your Agency's ITAM Program
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HHS Reduces 40+ IT Policies to Just 2: What This Means for Your Agency's ITAM Program

HHS is streamlining over 40 IT policies into just two comprehensive documents, creating new opportunities for federal agencies to improve their ITAM frameworks while enhancing vendor transparency. This initiative signals a broader federal trend toward simplified governance that smart IT leaders can leverage for operational excellence.
By Laurie Shrout

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