Digital Government
Groups back proposed electronic health record definition
But many physicians voice skepticism about the use of digital patient files, a key initiative in the Obama administration's stimulus package.
Digital Government
The Point of No Return
As agencies seek newer technologies, the question is how much IT spending is too much.
Digital Government
Bill would require agencies to post public documents online
OMB would set publication rules, with federal officials asked to create a searchable catalog of materials they make publicly available, including where records can be found and brief descriptions.
Modernization
Napolitano freezes spending for high-tech border security project
Secretary cites cost overruns and missed deadlines as reasons to move $50 million in Recovery Act funding for the first phase of SBInet to pay for proven technologies.
Digital Government
It Was War of the Worlds Again
Television viewers in the Republic of Georgia thought for a few panicky moments on March 13 that the country had come under attack by Russia for the <a href=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/10/world/main4336544.shtml>second time since 2007</a>.
Digital Government
The Amazing (Health IT) Race
Yelling "fire" in a crowded theatre is one way to start a riot. Yelling "free candy" at the concession stand is another. The chaos is just as disruptive. Hence the potential for the mother of all chocolate messes as health care providers stampede to gobble up billions of dollars in federal sweeteners cooked up to promote greater use of health IT.
Digital Government
OPM's Plan for IT Falls a Bit Short
The Office of Personnel Management on Friday released the final draft of its 2010-2015 <a href="http://www.opm.gov/strategicplan/StrategicPlan_20100310.pdf">strategic plan</a>, and it includes a few investments in information technology to help reform and improve the federal civil service.
Acquisition
OMB falls short on USASpending.gov data, GAO says
OMB has not included subcontracting award data on USAspending.gov and has no specific plan for collecting such data.
Digital Government
NIST guidelines: Broccoli and cheese
NIST's FISMA project leader explains how agencies can team up to hack away at the time and effort needed to qualify IT products and services for purchase.
Modernization
DHS lags in oversight for data center, IG says
Homeland Security Department officials haven't reviewed invoices for more than $160 million in spending related to DHS' primary data center operating on Navy property,
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