Digital Government

Officials tout health provider embrace of health IT

Under the 2009 economic stimulus package, eligible hospitals may now receive millions of dollars to help implement new IT programs while individual practitioners may receive thousands of dollars in support.

Digital Government

Tracing Transparency

President Obama's open government initiative unleashed a torrent of agency data, but citizens still don't believe they're getting the whole story.

Digital Government

Audit: NASA not doing enough to combat fraud in business program

Result that about 25 percent of the awards included improper payments totaling $2.7 million.

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Link-a-palooza

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Staffing, Leadership Key to Modernizing IT

Digital Government

Are we becoming a nation of blizzard wimps?

Blogger Steve Kelman is puzzled to see even the Boston area overreacting to the threat of snow.

Digital Government

It’s starting...

Well, some of the recommendations contained in the president’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform report are coming home to roost.

Digital Government

NASA names new deputy chief technologist

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun has announced the appointment of Michael J. Gazarik as the agency's deputy chief technologist.

Digital Government

Automation touted as central to repairing the immigration system

Hard-to-retrieve paper documents can get lost during the application process, requiring repeat submissions, researcher notes.

Digital Government

Navy aims to limit use of Social Security numbers

As it awaits Defense guidance, the service tries to better safeguard personal information.

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Group says Americans want more federal money for medical IT

In a statement released Wednesday, the council urged federal officials to increase investments in medical technology and health care innovation.

Digital Government

Congress is likely to tackle patent reform this year

Even if comprehensive reform eludes lawmakers, changes are expected in areas of broad agreement, Hill staffers say.