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Digital Government
Paper Medical Records Are Vanishing Into the Cloud
Going in for a checkup with your physician? You'll probably see a screen, too.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Bugs and 16 Other Ways to Qualify for an Obamacare Extension
The administration releases a long list of loopholes to the enrollment deadline.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Deadline Extended for HealthCare.gov Victims
Consumers who say they tried to sign up for health coverage before the March 31 deadline will get more time.
Digital Government
How Twitter Tracks the Flu
The social-media site can raise flags about the spread of the flu weeks before CDC data becomes available.
Digital Government
Two States Want to Extend Obamacare Deadline Because of Glitchy Websites
Oregon's exchange doesn't work; Nevadans get error messages reminiscent of HealthCare.gov's early days.
Digital Government
Obamacare Hits 5 Million Enrollees
HHS says HealthCare.gov traffic is up, and the call center had its busiest day since December.
Digital Government
Wikipedia Is a Massively Popular (Yet Untested) Doctor
Nearly three-fourths of Internet users look up health information online. Wikipedia wants to make sure they're not misled.
Digital Government
Republicans to Open 2014 with Obamacare Data Theft Bill
The GOP is pushing legislation that would require the administration to disclose any security breaches on the exchanges.
Digital Government
Obamacare Deadline Extended Until Christmas Eve
Administration officials are allowing consumers who want Jan. 1 coverage more time, citing heavy traffic concerns.
Digital Government
Insurers Heed White House Plea for Premium Leniency in Wake of HealthCare.gov Failures
Consumers have until Jan. 10 to pay for insurance.
Digital Government
HHS Asks Insurers for Leniency in Obamacare’s Opening Months
Sebelius wants them to allow late payments for those who miss Jan. 1 deadline.
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Obamacare Enrollment Is Surging
Website fixes, spike in sign-ups may signal a turnaround for the law.
Digital Government
Emails Reveal Worries About Bad Press for Obamacare Website
Top CMS officials expressed concerns about HealthCare.gov days before the site's Oct. 1 launch.
Digital Government
A Closer Look at HealthCare.gov's Still-Unbuilt 30 Percent
Three missing back-end systems aren't needed until 2014 but were supposed to be done earlier.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Agreement That Obamacare Warrants IT Reform
Opening statements from the House Oversight Committee prioritize reform so government technology projects don't fail again.
Digital Government
Early Reports Indicate Low Obamacare Enrollment
Reports released Monday indicate that the Obamacare enrollment totals are far below White House estimates.
Digital Government
Indiana Officials Don't Trust Feds to Get Obamacare Site Working
The state is spending millions to extend coverage into next year for consumers with advanced medical conditions.
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How Mobile Apps Could Transform Rural Health Care
Telemedicine is transforming health-care for Americans. But the system still needs work.
Digital Government
Spanish Obamacare Website Will Accept Enrollments by End of the Month
CuidadoDeSalud.gov currently contains educational materials, but does not accept applications for coverage.
Digital Government
CIO Working on Obamacare Website Steps Down
Other CMS management staffers are moving around too.
