People
Obama forms private-sector board to improve agency operations
A new advisory board will give Obama advice on improving agency operations, particularly in customer service, IT and productivity
Digital Government
Patients should be partners in EHR systems, HHS panel told
An HHS advisory panel today heard ed recommendations to allow patients input and a central role in their own health data contained in digital record systems.
People
GSA chief of staff job is no longer open
The General Services Administration has picked its next chief of staff from within its ranks.
People
Winners and losers under the NHIN Direct project
The Health and Human Services Department's NHIN Direct may cost state health information exchanges a way to make money.
Digital Government
DHS names directors for US-CERT, National Cyber Security Division
The Homeland Security Department has named Randal Vickers director of US-CERT and picked Roberta Stempfley to head its National Cyber Security Division.
Cybersecurity
Union: Contractors weaken Federal Protective Service, placing feds at risk
The National Treasury Employees Union has complained to Congress that Federal Protective Service relies far too much on private contractors armed with too little training, too little funding, and too little proper management to protect federal buildings.
Digital Government
Federal employees union skeptical of building security 'enhancements'
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced this week two enhancements aimed at strengthening security at thousands of federal buildings.
Digital Government
Policymakers in the making focus on U.S.-China relations
Blogger Steve Kelman’s students at the Harvard Kennedy School are getting a crash-course on the nuances of international relations and economics.
Digital Government
Cloud adoption on the rise, but new report highlights trouble spots
A new survey of federal leaders paints an early picture of which applications are migrating to cloud computing. But limited awareness and trust remain big hurdles for agencies.
Digital Government
GSA announces new chief of staff
Michael Robertson will focus on sustainability, open government, economic recovery and contracting.
Digital Government
Senators blast border security efforts
Lieberman calls for Obama to drop virtual fencing contract.
Digital Government
Benefits payments will go paperless by 2013
Announcement comes alongside a proposal for several changes to the federal employee health insurance program.
Digital Government