Digital Government
Hundreds of vets participate in test of sharing electronic health records
The Veterans Affairs Department and Kaiser Permanente will exchange electronic patient files to test if they can improve care and lower costs by reducing redundant lab procedures.
Digital Government
Army to spend heavily on new aircraft
The Army's deputy chief of staff for operations today signaled that the service will continue to invest heavily in high-demand aircraft needed in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere.
Ideas
Mashup Probes White House Visitors
Less than a week after the White House began releasing visitor logs on a regular basis, watchdog groups already are linking the names of people doing business there to campaign finance stats online for all to see.
People
Certifications: A false sense of security
FCW readers say a certification program is not the answer to the federal government's concerns about cybersecurity.
Modernization
Ferriero takes on NARA's culture, modernization challenges
David Ferriero, the new U.S. archivist, will be under pressure to improve access to government information and security at the National Archives and Records Administration. A Q&A with staff writer Ben Bain.
People
A new job description for supervisors
The government's current retirement wave is an opportunity to revitalize the supervisory function, writes Steve Kelman.
Modernization
Google Wave could crush the competition
Google Wave has the potential to be a uniquely valuable piece of software that can connect any enterprise that uses Web browsers, writes Chris Bronk.
Digital Government
IT Skills Checklist
NetworkWorld has an interesting <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/010410-outlook-it-skills.html?page=4">article</a> on the outlook for IT jobs and skills in 2010. IT professionals affected by the economic recession will not find immediate relief in a booming employment market this year, and companies will be looking to fill internal IT roles with individuals who can also make critical business decisions, analysts say.
Cybersecurity
DARPA seeks better, faster development of complex defense systems
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants research that will improve the design and manufacturing process for complex aerospace and defense systems.
Digital Government
GSA Lowers Mileage Rates
Do you plan to use your own vehicle in 2010 to attend a work-related technology conference or other government-related meetings or events? The General Services Administration announced on Monday that it is lowering by 5 cents the 2010 mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees using their personal vehicles for government business.
Digital Government
Security issues to fear in the New Year
An increasingly complex and networked world poses new threats; cloud computing, social networking and mobile platforms claim the attention of security prognosticators for 2010.
People
Interagency acquisition office offers cloud-based order monitoring
Acquisition Services Directorate launches the Electronic Servicing Environment as a secure way for clients to monitor in real-time AQD’s handling of their projects.
Cybersecurity
Four U.S. agencies deficient in controlling stimulus reporting errors, auditors say
Inspectors general have identified shortcomings in the monitoring of mistakes and omissions in Recovery Act reporting at four federal agencies.
Digital Government
HHS wants contractor to test privacy of 'anonymous' data
One of the important issues in the health IT discussion is whether patient medical data can be kept private and anonymous, and now the HHS is looking for a contractor to research that question.
People