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Poor Electronic Records Implementation Could Hurt Patients
The credo "first, do no harm" applies not just to medical professionals, but to health IT intended to improve patient care, suggests a health-care management company executive.
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VA taps Archives to scan paper disability claims
The deal supports the department's efforts to reduce its enormous claims backlog.
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The PTSD stigma shuffle
Soldiers seeking care for PTSD still bear the stigma burden, the Army Surgeon General's office reports.
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Most public sector IT workers see benefits in mobile tech, survey says
Government IT professionals see many benefits for their agencies from the growth in mobile technologies, including more innovation and creativity, according to a new survey.
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Army warns doctors against using certain drugs in PTSD treatment
Benzodiazepines, which include Xanax and Valium, could increase aggravate combat stress symptoms.
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DATA Act passes House
Bill would establish standards for electronic publication of agency spending data.
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Republicans, Obama in stalemate on avoiding automatic spending cuts
The Obama administration has given a framework to avoid the looming sequestration, but House Republicans say the proposals won't pass in either chamber. What now?
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FAA undermines its safety efforts with inadequate data, GAO says
The FAA is trying to improve its assessments of accidents and crashes, but a lack of good data is handicapping the effort.
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Grassley presses White House on communications agency misconduct in prostitution scandal
The security implications could be enormous.
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More on Microtasking
In an era when federal workers are being asked to do more with less, imagine being able to expand your agency's workforce without spending a dime.
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Facebook Timeline: Help or hindrance for agencies?
Studies show whether Timeline is helping or hurting agencies seeking public interaction.
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11 things feds should never tell the boss
Sometimes it's best to keep your lips sealed.
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Bridging the public affairs/journalism gap
The goals of reporters and public affairs officers sometimes clash, but there are a few things that can make the relationship as smooth as possible.
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