Digital Government

Pentagon's Electronic Health Record Gets a Life Extension

The Defense Department plans to extend the contract for AHLTA through 2018.

Digital Government

HealthCare.gov Contractor Previously Jeopardized Personal Data of 6 Million Medicare Beneficiaries

QSSI failed to stop employees from downloading unauthorized info onto jump drives, other devices, IG says.

Emerging Tech

White House Plans a Single FOIA Portal Across Government

The new Freedom of Information Act system could improve response times and reduce work for agencies and requesters.

Digital Government

Nuclear Labs Leader Concerned About Budget Cuts

Sequestration and other budget crimps could delay basic nuclear work, Paul Hommert says.

Emerging Tech

The Next Big Traffic Safety Debate: Google Glass

The gadget makes it onto a ticket in California, setting off an inevitable nationwide discussion.

Digital Government

Federal IT Pros Want More Training to Manage Diverse Demands

Generalist IT skills are more valuable than specialist skills, they say.

People

Air Force gets new acquisition chief

William LaPlante has worked in both public and private sectors.

Digital Government

GOP Oversight Chief Orders Sebelius to Turn Over HealthCare.gov Docs

HHS plans to honor Issa's document request but wasn't given enough time, a spokeswoman says.

Cybersecurity

McChrystal: U.S. not ready for cyberwar

It is hard to tell how prepared the Pentagon is for cyber war due to secrecy, but there are a wide array of factors other than military readiness that contribute to vulnerability.

Acquisition

Air Force embraces OASIS

The GSA vehicle has already changed the Air Force's procurement operations for the better, official says.

Emerging Tech

Scientists Discover Planet Similar to Earth, but There's a Slight Catch

Its surface temperatures could reach about 5,000 degrees.

People

Senate bill calls for more frequent clearance re-checks

Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis might have lost his clearance under measures outlined in new legislation, supporters claim.

Cybersecurity

Edward Snowden Reportedly Now Has a Job Doing Tech Support

The NSA leaker will start his mysterious new job Friday, his lawyer says.

Modernization

GSA consolidates data centers, IT ops

The agency plans to centralize its regional IT operations under CIO Casey Coleman.

Digital Government

Why Delaying Obamacare Has Insurers Freaking Out

Delays in key aspects of the law's implementation could yield higher premiums for those who have insurance.

People

Archuleta confirmed to head OPM

The vote for what is normally an uncontroversial position was unusually partisan.

Digital Government

HealthCare.gov Crashes for Congress, Risks Were Known and Other News

Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.

Cybersecurity

Researchers Find a Way to Hack Spanish Language HealthCare.gov

Hours after receiving a query by Nextgov, HHS fixed a security flaw in CuidadoDeSalud.gov that could allow hackers to steal personal information from enrollees.

Emerging Tech

The Best HealthCare.gov Movie

Congress thinks The Wizard of Oz is the best silver screen analogy but there are better ones out there.