Digital Government
HHS names Parks as chief technology officer
The co-founder of a physician management software firm says he plans to use data, technology and innovation to improve public health.
Digital Government
Vendors worry posting of contracts will expose proprietary data
In light of publication of Recovery.gov contract, companies worry information that might be included in proposals and posted online could put them at a competitive disadvantage or compromise national security.
Ideas
Hathaway Resigns from White House
The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124932480886002237.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">reported</a> this afternoon that acting cybersecurity czar Melissa Hathaway has resigned from her post for personal reasons.
Digital Government
McCain: Investigate MHS Contract
Sen. John McCain , R-Ariz., <a href=www.govexec.com/nextgov/0809/mccainRecord.doc>read</a> my entire <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090729_5415.php>story</a> on the earmarks Adara Networks had received from Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., for work on Military Health System information technology projects. He then called on the Senate floor for a full investigation of those contracts, something the Defense Department <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090728_3448.php>inspector general is doing</a>.
Ideas
What's the Deal with Medicaid Systems?
One of the most complicated networks to assemble has to be a Medicaid claims processing system. Numerous states -- <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/20133/Maine_s_Medicaid_Mistakes">Maine</a>, <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/558169.html">North Carolina</a>, <a href="http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/07/13/ap6647246.html">Indiana</a> and many others -- have reported during the past several years that the development of modern Medicaid claims processing systems are over budget, behind schedule and simply don't work.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber adviser Melissa Hathaway resigns
Melissa Hathaway, who led the administration's 60-day review of cyber policy and was considered a candidate for the new White House cyber coordinator position, will resign later this month, according to an article on The Wall Street Journal's Web site.
People
OPM wants to hear from you
The Office of Personnel Management is offering federal employees a chance to give feedback online.
Cybersecurity
Groups want more input in classification debate
Advocates for open government want to see national security adviser's recommendations for revising government data classification policy before they are sent to President Obama for consideration.
Digital Government