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In the news: HHS will study health information exchanges
The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a study to see if doctors get value from health information exchanges, according to NextGov.
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FCW Insider: Some thoughts on the CTO
So what exactly does President-elect Barack Obama have in mind for his chief technology officer?
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Requirements identical for Defense, VA health record system
Report's findings on similarities doesn't solve debate over how to develop joint electronic health records network
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Tech coalition presses open Internet agenda
Businesses, consumer and grassroots groups urge transition team to push for accessibility for all Americans.
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FDA to post information on WebMD
Agnecy will provide food-safety warnings, recalls and other alerts in an advertisement-free section.
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Air Force CIO says cybersecurity federal "Achilles' heel"
A broader view is needed to better protect federal networks, says military IT chief.
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Also in the News: Canadians drop border data sharing with U.S.
Canada has dropped plans to let the U.S. create a database for personal information about Canadians crossing the border, according to the Canadian TV news station CKWS.
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Agency to assess value of electronic health networks
Researchers will canvass Colorado providers to find out if they've found an online information exchange useful.
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Groups urge Obama to adopt national broadband strategy
Coalition issues plan calling from affordable rates, computer training, faster speeds and wider deployment in underserved rural areas.
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Mid-size contractors feel edged out by small and large companies
More data on midtier companies and a stronger lobby could raise groups' visibility, say government observers.
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U.K. seeks tougher penalties for data loss
The actions come after several problems for the government, including the loss of a USB drive holding data on 84,000 prisoners.
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Key tech players aid Obama transition behind the scenes
Roster of communication executives and former officials leave some wondering whether academics selected to lead FCC review will actually be calling the shots.
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Web sites seek to identify source of hold on bailout IG
Blogs have successfully appealed to readers to learn which senators have blocked bills in the past.
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FDA to deploy system to screen imported foods
PREDICT to meld data from various sources to flag foreign foodstuffs for further tests.
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State Department unveils social networking site
Initiative is the department's latest effort to promote international dialogue among young people.
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Also in the News: USDA reopens Networx competition
The Agriculture Department has reopened its competition to find a telecommunications services vendor under the Networx program after a protest by the losing bidders, NextGov reports.
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Pentagon still mum on thumb drive ban
Air Force and Marines Corps spell out the risks that removable devices pose.
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