Digital Government
CMS opens sign-ups for surprise medical billing dispute portal
The platform seeks to make it easier for providers, payers and the agency to keep tabs on a complicated federal arbitration process.
SSA ‘corrects’ millions of Social Security Number database files
The agency says the data cleaning is part of its commitment to prevent fraud, but at least one group is raising concerns about the work.
NOAA seeks to improve weather forecasting through cloud migration
The agency’s administrator said his biggest challenge is data deletion as he touted the benefits of moving to the cloud.
Inaugural ‘GSA Labs’ cohort identifies $229M in potential savings, agency says
The 25 employees selected for the program completed six projects focused on workplace experience, website consolidation and other agency priorities.
Report: How to make government websites AI friendly
As residents’ use of AI to find government information grows, a new report from the Beeck Center offers recommendations for officials to ensure their content doesn’t get excluded from outputs.
VA pushes external providers to adopt tech streamlining veteran specialist appointments
The effort comes after Secretary Doug Collins told lawmakers last year the federal government is doing “everything we possibly can” to boost the technology’s adoption.
Half of workers potentially eligible for federal disability benefits don’t apply, survey finds
Technology can help the half of Americans who do apply, but education efforts are needed for the half that don’t, a lawyer said.
GSA seeks to boost understanding of FedRAMP 20x overhaul
The cloud security program is looking to educate both agencies and private companies on the ways the revamped program differs from previous requirements.
VA rolls out CLEAR login option and in-person identity verification pilot
The new offering will allow participating veterans to use facial recognition to access their VA.gov accounts.
CMS pitches new contractor operating model for ‘detect and prevent’ fraud strategy
The proposal builds on the Trump administration’s multi-faceted effort to curtail fraud, waste and abuse in federal health programs.
GSA faces recurrent issues with geospatial data handling, watchdog finds
The agency’s chief information officer agreed with all five recommendations made by the watchdog.
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Technologists to create ‘trustworthy’ copy of GSA web design system amid AI-driven takeover
Concerns about the design system have heightened after a DOGE alum and AI engineer began deleting comments and adding AI tools to a GitHub repository.
Digital agriculture services are coming to America.gov in 2027
The website plans to allow users to apply for Medicare, passports and other services in 2027 as well.
MAHA advocates eye federal partnerships with state orgs to advance research agenda
Federal health agencies under the Trump administration are working with the state-level groups on research projects of interest to the movement.
White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door
The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.
CMS eyes new technologies to reduce improper payments and fraud
Technology could reduce documentation-related improper payments and detect fraud in real-time, an agency official said.
SSA’s lead had set a goal of 200M online accounts this year — experts say that might prove challenging
The Trump administration recently achieved 105 million online accounts, and lawyers are increasingly encouraging clients to make them as more services go digital.
Login.gov is now accepting mobile driver’s licenses
The feature builds on the federal government’s effort to mandate that agencies use the digital identity verification platform.
Inside Commerce efforts to break data siloes and improve integrity
An agency official also encouraged public comment on a proposed overhaul of the census that would eliminate race questions and change who is counted as living in the U.S.
Trump signs veterans benefits order calling for improved data sharing
The order instructs the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to conduct a broad review of information technology-related contracts to ensure greater interoperability.
