Ideas
The Downside of E-Health Records
With all the excitement surrounding <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090115_8220.php?oref=search">electronic health records</a> in the new administration, including the $19 billion in the stimulus bill set aside to further their adoption, it's easy to forget the potential risks of moving our health information online.
Acquisition
IG: Clearly define Alliant's scope
Auditors recommend putting more details in the Alliant ordering guide to cut down on the risk of repeating past problems.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: A Consumer Reports for contracting officials?
Some government contractors might address problems more quickly if negative performance reports were available to the public, a reader says.
People
FCW Insider: Why early adopters most often fail
Many early adopters only have themselves to blame if their ideas don’t catch on in their agency, says one reader.
Modernization
HHS uses widgets and live blogging
A new report by the Health and Human Services Department highlights its uses of widgets and other tools to improve transparency and service.
Cybersecurity
Military leaders embrace idea of cyber command
The cyber command, expected to be announced in days, would help the Defense Department keep up with the changing technology and tactics of cyber warfare, current and former officials say.
Cybersecurity
Experts: Workforce needs cybersecurity awareness
Federal employees who work with taxpayers' information must be trained to protect that data, experts say.
People
Get a Life: Recognizing public service
From awards and exhibits to Web 2.0 discussions, this is the week to recognize public service, writes blogger Judy Welles.
Digital Government
Stimulus hot line is on the horizon
Effort will be tricky because tips are likely to vary widely.
Digital Government
Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills
House panel hears concerns that breach notification could weaken states' privacy laws and forcing peer-to-peer companies to tighten security could stifle innovation.
Cybersecurity
Agencies still fail to take steps to secure information systems
Lack of comprehensive programs to protect data blamed for vulnerabilities.
Ideas
GSA Sends USA.gov to the Cloud
In February I <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090225_6859.php?oref=search">reported</a> that the General Services Administration planned to shift the federal government's official Web portal, <a href="http://www.usa.gov">USA.gov</a> to private servers, a strategy known as cloud computing. The move was expected to cut costs in half and serve as a model to other agencies considering making the leap to software as a service.
Digital Government