Digital Government
HHS' Blumenthal disputes rumors on health IT spying
HHS is collaborating with the Justice Department on nationwide health data exchange, but that does not mean the data will go to law enforcement or national security agencies, according to Dr. David Blumenthal, national coordinator for health IT.
Digital Government
Think tank finds complex benefits and risks in health IT
The Obama administration's drive for health information technology implementation is occurring while health IT risks and benefits are not well understood, according to a new think tank report.
Modernization
USCIS saves $600K through videoconferencing
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency is saving $600,000 a year by moving its employee training sessions online.
Digital Government
Obama sets sights on next Medicare administrator
Though the White House has not made it official yet, President Obama reportedly knows who he wants to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
Modernization
NASA engineers join Toyota investigation
The Transportation Department, looking into alleged acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles, is getting help from NASA engineers with expertise in electronics and software.
Digital Government
VA/DOD center might offer lessons for health IT
A first-of-its-kind health facility in Chicago could serve as a case study in how DOD and the VA can integrate electronic health record systems.
Cybersecurity
DHS to hire 170 IT employees during next 18 months
Richard Spires, the CIO of the Homeland Security Department, said today his IT workforce will almost double by October 2011.
Modernization
Oops: GSA official overstates cloud savings
A senior GSA official, speaking at FOSE, overestimated her agency's savings on cloud computing -- by a factor of 500.
People
HHS wiki airs concerns about planned health network service
The Health and Human Services Department's new wiki on its Nationwide Health Information Network Direct service provides a forum for concerns about the effects of the program.
Digital Government
HHS panel advises on data glitches that affect patient safety
An HHS advisory workgroup today proposed best practices for dealing with patient safety problems related to electronic health record systems.
Digital Government
DEA issues rule on e-prescribing for controlled drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration's new interim final rule would allow doctors and dentists who e-prescribe controlled substances to use their fingerprints or other biometric data to prove their identity.
Digital Government
HHS panel considers central authority for health IT vocabulary
A central authority may be needed to oversee common vocabulary terms for health data exchange and electronic health records.
Modernization
AHRQ shortens and refocuses online podcasts
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recently shortened its podcasts and targeted them to consumers, an official said.
People
Audit reveals FDA not using performance data in management decisions
The Food and Drug Administration is not utilizing performance information effectively to help improve its management, according to the Government Accountability Management Office.
Modernization
Cloud computing is not always helpful in data recovery
Post-disaster data recovery is easier now, but it still can be difficult to get managers to buy in, says a former CISO for DOJ.
Modernization
Most visitors to GSA's Apps.gov are window shoppers
GSA official laments that more federal agencies are not taking advantage of the cloud computing deals available on Apps.gov.
Digital Government
IT plays critical role in health care reform
Health information technology and electronic health records (EHRs) underpin many of the provisions in the comprehensive health reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the president.
People
SSA bracing for IT worker retirements, IG says
The Social Security Administration has had a good run in hiring new IT workers, but its luck may be running out as it faces a wave of IT staff retirements, according to a new report.
Digital Government
FCC claims a role in health IT policy
The Federal Communications Commission released its National Broadband Plan last week, and lo and behold, there was a big section that highlighted health information technology and telehealth applications.
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