Acquisition
DOD releases RFP for $11 billion health record project
The long-awaited procurement will modernize military health records and must sync with Veterans Affairs systems.
People
Analytics could drive the future of VistA
The next generation of VA's electronic health record should see benefits from agency advances in predictive analytics.
Cybersecurity
Before CyberVor: A dozen key federal breaches
As 1.2 billion internet logins are compromised, FCW revisits the most notable agency cyber-breaches of the last four years.
Modernization
VA releases RFI for next generation of IT
Vendors looking to be primes and subcontractors on T4NG have until Aug. 28 to submit statements of their capability to perform the work contained in the request for information.
Modernization
VA releases RFI for next-generation of IT
Vendors looking to be primes and subcontractors on T4NG have until Aug. 28 to submit statements of their capability to perform the work contained in the request for information.
Modernization
13 things that are about to change at VA
With a new secretary in place and reform legislation headed for the president's desk, Department of Veterans Affairs IT and management practices have some big revisions ahead.
People
Rung closer to confirmation, 18F commits to open source and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Nominee promises digital answers to VA problems
The Obama administration’s attempt to turn the page at the Veterans Affairs Department moved to Congress with the confirmation hearing of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald.
Digital Government
Turning big data into better health outcomes
Federal entities are playing a number of roles in population health management as the practice continues to unfold.
Modernization
Gibson: VA pursuing schedule fix on multiple tracks
The VA hopes to have a quick patch for scheduling software in place as it pursues a new system.
People
Open Gov: Who's late out of the gate?
A handful of agencies, including the departments of State and Veterans Affairs, are lagging behind the pack in releasing their open government plans.
People
Federal hiring at a glance
The Partnership for Public Service's latest hiring report reveals a federal workforce that is not getting any bigger or younger.
People
VA deputy CIO resigns
Lorraine Landfried, a 2013 Federal 100 winner, plans to launch her own consulting firm.
Acquisition
VA picks Accenture for health IT modernization
The VistA system is getting a refresh via a three-year, $162 million deal with ASM Research, a division of Accenture.
People
Hate 'the' VA, love 'my' VA
The perception gap between the big bad VA and many veterans' personal experiences reflects a broader trend in judging institutions vs. individuals.
People
Obama's pick to lead the VA led a private-sector digital revolution
As CEO of Procter & Gamble, Bob McDonald worked to transform marketing and operations using technology, and to create digital literacy standards within the executive ranks.
Acquisition
Four to six teams expected to bid on Defense health record effort
Military health care providers detailed their needs to industry in advance a decade-long multi-billion electronic health record procurement, while inside DOD an effort is underway to improve current data to pave the way for a new provider.
Modernization
IGs seek better access to federal clouds
The breakdown of the VA's cloud email deal last year highlights the question of how to maintain oversight of cloud-based computer systems.
Cybersecurity
VA telehealth savings, Internet of Things security, and making at the White House
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People