Digital Government
NIST creating tools to test health IT products
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is taking on an IT product testing role related to the distribution of $17 billion in economic stimulus funds for health IT.
People
New Labor rule would constrict contractors' hiring options
A trade organization for federal contractors is opposing a Labor Department proposed rule that would require new service contractors to offer jobs to some workers from the predecessor contract.
Digital Government
Amy Burnett dispenses public health information in a pinch
The public's overwhelming need for information during the H1N1 flu outbreak tested the limits of CDC's National Contact Center.
Digital Government
Indian Health Service confronted by patient complaints on Facebook
The Indian Health Service today acknowledged it is paying attention to patient feedback from an nontraditional source -- an informal, unaffiliated Facebook page dedicated to patient complaints about IHS.
People
U.S. Access Board updating Section 508 disability regulations
The U.S. Access Board has issued its long-awaited proposed rulemaking for accessibility for computers, Web sites, cell phones and other telecom and IT products and devices.
Digital Government
VA-DOD health data exchange may be down for a month
The exchange was stopped because errors were popping up in the data on a regular basis.
People
Web-based network created for health IT CIOs
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has set up a national online network to smooth collaborations between state health IT CIOs.
Modernization
DHS officials defend progress on SBInet border system
Two days after Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano froze some spending on the SBInet virtual fence system at the Arizona border, DHS officials say the system is providing needed capabilities.
Modernization
FDA wants ideas for transparency
The Food and Drug Administration is asking consumers and industry executives for ideas on how to improve the flow of information about the agency's activities.
Cybersecurity
VA faces major hurdles to comply with FISMA, audit finds
The Veterans Affairs Department has "significant" obstacles to overcome to meet its FISMA compliance goals, a new audit reports.
People
National broadband plan promotes health IT, telemedicine
The Federal Communication Commission's National Broadband Plan includes health information technology and telemedicine.
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