The Department of Health and Human Services has named entrepreneur Bryan Sivak as its chief technology officer. He replaces Todd Park, who moved on to the White House as the U.S. CTO.

A big welcome to Bryan Sivak, the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of HHS!

— HHSGov (@HHSGov) June 14, 2012

Hearty thanks to everyone for the support! It's been an honor + a privilege to work for @GovernorOMalley and the citizens of #Maryland.

— Bryan Sivak (@BryanSivak) June 15, 2012

Sivak has served in similar roles for the District and Maryland, but he's relatively new to public service. Previously he has worked for a tech start-up in Silicon Valley, as founder of the software firm InQuira.

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the agency will benefit from Sivak's creativity and fresh ideas.

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