Digital Government
Indiana dishes out EHR services
The first electronic health record system, installed in Indiana in 1972, still serves as a model for other health systems.
Acquisition
HHS picks four for health net prototypes
Accenture, CSC, IBM and Northrop Grumman will develop test architectures for the proposed National Health Information Network.
People
CHCS II's global launch set
A DOD official will give details about the Composite Health Care System II's deployment at a press briefing Nov. 21.
Digital Government
Unisys wins $65M HHS outsourcing contract
Under the three-year contract, the company will provide computer support for eight Department of Health and Human Services agencies.
People
DISA's Croom era
Moving away from putting its stamp on projects, agency focuses on collaboration.
Digital Government
Flu plan burdens public health agencies
State and local officials seek more funds to collect vaccine data
Cybersecurity
Hacker indicted for infecting DISA, Navy computers
The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles issued an indictment last week against "a well-known member of the botmaster underground."
Digital Government
Pandemic flu plan calls for massive data collection
A provision that would require state and local health departments to gather data on the distribution and use of antiviral medications could be a tall order.
Digital Government
Bush calls for $7.1B to prepare for bird flu
He unveiled a national plan and asked all 50 states to develop localized plans, but critics say states do not have enough funding.
Digital Government
In bird flu watch, CDC searches for warning signs
Automated system will monitor data feeds from emergency rooms
Digital Government
Bush to unveil U.S. pandemic plan tomorrow
The president's speech will come less than a week after the Senate approved the HHS appropriations bill, including an amendment tagging $8 billion for combating avian flu.
People
Wynne wins confirmation
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael Wynne as secretary of the Air Force.
Digital Government
Improved global disease surveillance systems needed
Health ministers from more than 30 countries urge the development of national flu pandemic plans.
People
New Zealand preps pandemic flu plans
Continuity plan covers critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications, transportation, electricity, water, sewage and natural gas and petroleum.
People
Australia hosts international e-health conference
Representatives from several countries seek common ground among e-health systems at defense and veterans affairs departments.
Digital Government
Canada hosts international flu conference
Meeting is intended to encourage global focus on reducing risks of an influenza pandemic.
People
U.K. ahead of U.S. in pandemic planning
The United Kingdom has released its second influenza pandemic contingency plan since March, while the United States still works to develop and release its plan.
Digital Government
Health directors say HHS flu cuts are for the birds
But funding shortage to deal with avian flu could be fixed through Defense appropriations amendment.
Modernization
Army doubles Savi RFID contracts
Army increases contract for active radio frequency identification tags and readers used to track supplies delivered to Iraq.
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