Digital Government
VA's health record system cited as model for a national network
Health specialists say the veterans medical system could be a low-cost solution to the problem of incompatibility among networks nationwide.
Digital Government
DHS secretary unveils 700 initiatives aimed at saving millions
Agencies will transition to e-documents and enterprise software licensing to cut costs.
Acquisition
GSA announces 59 Alliant contract winners
The General Services Administration more than doubles the number of winners compared to its initial attempt to get the contract off the ground.
Digital Government
A Sneak Preview of an AHLTA Interface
Military clinicians really hate the interface for the Defense Department's AHLTA (<a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/03/ahlta_maybe_not_a_noun.php>maybe not a noun</a>) electronic health record system.
Ideas
Alliant awards due tomorrow
GSA sent out an update today to inform us that the $50 billion Alliant GWAC will be awarded on Friday, with the initial announcement coming on <a href="http://www.fedbizopps.gov/">FedBizOps</a>. Immediately after the award is posted, we should be bringing you the names of the companies who have been selected to receive awards.
People
DOD readers debate value of NSPS
Readers debate the problems and potential of DOD's pay-for-performance system.
People
Recommended reading
Fed workforce resists change; Pinching pennies in IT; A U.K. guide to better Web metrics; and LinkedIn privacy revisited.
People
Akaka offers federal training bill
Agencies’ performance depends on supervisors' leadership and management skills, senator said.
People
Kelman: Agencies have an opportunity to attract young, energetic employees
Agencies worried about losing seasoned employees to retirement should take advantage of opportunities created by a combination of scarce private-sector jobs and the new president's appeal.
Digital Government
GSA to announce Alliant awardees
General Services Administration officials are expected to name the companies that will have places on the $50 billion IT contract.
Acquisition
GSA awards three BPAs to shore up support
The General Services Administration is preparing for much work from the $787 billion in stimulus spending by asking industry for backup.
Ideas
Online Town Hall the First Step
For those of you who missed <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090325_2084.php">this</a>, President Obama held his first online town hall meeting today and it was broadcast live on whitehouse.gov. According to the <a href=http://www.whitehouse.gov/openforquestions/>White House</a>, almost 93,000 people submitted more than 104,000 questions, which the public voted on.
Digital Government
2009 Fed 100 Gala slide show
The 20th anniversary of the Federal 100 Gala took place March 25.
Cybersecurity
Demand may fall for visas
Applications are due April 1 for the popular H-1B visas for foreign skilled workers who often work in information technology, but demand may be reduced this year because of the economy.
People