People
VistA: Ready for its close-up?
VistA, the Veterans Affairs Department's electronic health record software, might be the apex of what digital health care has to offer, but it also has problems that have prevented more widespread use.
People
OPM reorganizes into five divisions for better efficiency
The Office of Personnel Management made changed its organizational structure by separating its compliance unit from the unit that handles employees' requests for advice with policies, according to a human resources expert.
Modernization
Microsoft launches tech policy Web site
Microsoft today announced that it has launched a new Web site to engage the public in discussion about major technology policy issues including privacy, security, cloud computing and intellectual property rights.
Cybersecurity
Four U.S. agencies deficient in controlling stimulus reporting errors, auditors say
Inspectors general have identified shortcomings in the monitoring of mistakes and omissions in Recovery Act reporting at four federal agencies.
Digital Government
HHS wants contractor to test privacy of 'anonymous' data
One of the important issues in the health IT discussion is whether patient medical data can be kept private and anonymous, and now the HHS is looking for a contractor to research that question.
People
GSA sponsors online dialogue for feedback about USA.gov
The General Services Administration has set up an online dialogue to collect comments from the public on improving the USA.gov Web site.
People
Proposed rules set stage for e-health records incentives
The Health and Human Services Department has made available its long-awaited regulations for certification and meaningful use of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Digital Government
NTIA three months behind on broadband grant distribution, GAO says
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is behind schedule in awarding the first round of broadband grants, according to the General Accountability Office.
Digital Government
HHS pumps $60M into research on health IT adoption
HHS officials today announced a new program with $60 million for research on overcoming the barriers to adoption of electronic health records.
People
Report: Leeds designated GSA's acting chief
Federal News Radio's Chris Dorobek is reporting today that Stephen Leeds has been designated acting administrator for the General Services Administration.
Cybersecurity
DHS setting new deadlines for Real ID
The Homeland Security Department has extended the Dec. 31 deadline for states to comply with Real ID drivers license requirements and is setting new deadlines with the states.
Cybersecurity
DHS biosurveillance center not getting enough data, GAO says
The DHS National Biosurveillance Integration Center is relying on Internet data at the moment because it has not been able to establish partnerships with federal agencies to get federal data, the GAO said in a new report.
People
D.C. snow day could be telework learning experience
The unexpected closure of federal offices in Washington D.C. today could be a day for learning the ins and outs of successful teleworking, suggests the director of a teleworking group.
People
OMB claims $19B in contractor savings
Twenty-four federal agencies have identified $19 billion in savings on contracts for fiscal 2010—which puts the White House on track to meet a goal of $40 billion in savings by fiscal 2011, according to the Office of Management Budget.
People
Medical claims database could aid research on best treatments
The Health and Human Services Department announced plans to use economic stimulus law funding to create a new database of medical claims for all payors nationwide.
Cybersecurity
DHS lacks strategic plan for managing integration, GAO says
While the Homeland Security secretary talks about DHS unification, GAO finds gaps in plans to achieve departmental IT integration.
Digital Government
VA's VistA system is world-class but hard to maintain, says IAC's Meagher
The Industry Advisory Council is examining the Veterans Affairs Department's VistA electronic medical record system and wants to accentuate the system's good points while upgrading its outdated software.
People
NHIN needs a better provider directory, workgroup says
The next big step for the Nationwide Health Information Network is beefing up its provider directory, but that could be difficult, members of a workgroup said today.
Modernization
Recovery.gov site has new page to fix problems
The board in charge of tracking economic stimulus law spending has instituted new logic checks and policies to fix errors.
Digital Government
HHS beefs up health IT coordinator's office
The Health and Human Services Department's Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology will double in size to prepare for regulations.
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