BioAward Category - Policy Influencer: As the current National Coordinator for Health IT for the United States government, Dr. Tripathi focuses ONC efforts on real world solutions to advance interoperability. Dr. Tripathi made his priority incorporating health equity into ONC’s strategies and health IT-related programs across the government. Dr. Tripathi is taking ONC in a new direction to fulfill the expectations of the 21st Century Cures Act to reap the full potential of truly digital health care system.