Digital Government

Patient safety data formats get update

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has updated the data formats for its program for providers to electronically submit data on patient safety.

Digital Government

5 clues that your IT project isn't going to get the green light

FCW cartoonist John Klossner offers readers a humorous look at how IT projects might get the boot.

Modernization

U.S. and Mexico talk safety across the fence

U.S. and Mexican officials announced an agreement to set up a cross-border network to enhance safety and law enforcement at the border.

People

Listen up

Here's our list of reasons for doing our annual Federal List issue.

Modernization

6 must-have features for top-flight Web sites

Here are six goals that agency Web sites should shoot for if they want to be among the best.

People

Gov 3.0: The future revealed in 7 lists

7 federal IT bloggers worth bookmarking, 10 bloggers on the government IT beat; The top 10 agencies on Twitter; and more...

Cybersecurity

Top 5 challenges for the cyber coordinator

President Barack Obama's pledge to appoint a cybersecurity policy coordinator at the White House has drawn cheers, a few jeers and a long to-do list.

Acquisition

10 companies that are on the move in the federal market

These 10 companies are at the leading edge of technology and business trends, and their impact will resonate throughout the government market and beyond.

People

5 talking points for a debate about employee poaching

Federal managers are taking a closer look at what government contractors have to offer. But it’s not their products or services the managers are after: It’s their employees.

Ideas

Defense Giant Passes Away

The defense acquisition, systems and software engineering communities lost one of the true giants this week with the passing Monday of retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer at the age of 83.

Digital Government

CMS provides guidance to states on stimulus grants for health IT

Incentive payments would encourage providers to adopt electronic medical records.

Digital Government

Government outlines plan for contractor performance database

Contracting officials would be required to check the new Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System before signing high-value deals.