Digital Government

Health IT Salaries Lag Behind Most IT Fields

Managers earn higher base pay, but receive smaller bonuses than other IT manager.

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Tech measures in healthcare law come under GOP scrutiny

Republicans are turning their attention to the provision of the healthcare reform law that requires the establishment of online health insurance exchanges.

Digital Government

Poor Mental Health Is a ‘Signature Scar’ of Afghanistan and Iraq Wars

Veterans of those conflicts could require long-term care, according to Defense health surveillance report.

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The Bird Flu Has Spread Beyond China, and It's 'One of the Most Lethal' Ever

Previously reported cases had been contained to a relative few hotspots.

Digital Government

... but there IS an 'i' in 'data scientist'

Do data scientists deserve recognition themselves, or just as part of a team?

Digital Government

Big dip coming for big data, and that's a good thing

If the usual curve holds, big data is about to lose a lot of its luster, but Kieran Taylor explains that its advocates need not worry.

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Government Operations subcommittee plans a field trip

There will (we're pretty sure) be no 'Reservoir Dogs' tactics when Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) holds his April 25 warehouse hearing, but witnesses can expect some tough questions.

Digital Government

Will the Next Veterans Affairs Department CIO Be a Woman?

Three women apparently under consideration are now senior Defense civilian executives.

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Possible North Korea Nuke Test Emissions Identified

International group says it identified radioactive materials released months ago.

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GAO raps DOD satellite operations

The Defense Department needs to modernize the ground stations and control networks that operate the nation's defense satellites.

Digital Government

Women Are Narrowing the Gap in IT Jobs

They make up 31 percent of the tech workforce, and that number is growing.

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Terrorism, the government and bias

Steve Kelman suggests that the phrase "believing is seeing" might be more true than the reverse.

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IT Fields Rank Among Top Jobs in 2013

Study shows software engineers command high salaries and experience low stress.

Digital Government

VA Hospitals Get Ready for Mobile-Savvy Patients

Vets apparently are loading up on iThings, at least in Milwaukee.

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Pentagon Resists Administration’s Mandate for an Open Source Health Records System

Defense’s chief testing executive calls for inexpensive, open standards software.

Digital Government

DHS Creates Cyber Internships for Community College Students, Veterans

The unpaid volunteer program provides an opportunity to learn critical skills.

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Defense-VA Agreed to E-Health Record Plan in December

Departments aim for open standards and interoperability, OMB memo says.

Digital Government

Defining big data

The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.

Digital Government

China Bird Flu Breakdown: No Country for Old Men

The H7N9 virus is disproportionately affecting older men as it spreads in China.

Digital Government

Federal Tech Chief Touts Data-Driven Innovation

Evidence-based approach to spending works for tech, why not the rest of government?