People
Breaking News: Obama names first CPO
Nancy Killefer was chosen today to be the nation's first chief performance officer, a job designed to bring more accountability to government agencies.
Digital Government
Study says telehealth technology is successful in reducing hospital stays
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
HHS, industry groups to test new HIPAA transaction standards
Government Health IT
Digital Government
Governments accounted for 1 out of 5 breaches that exposed private data
Reports show that in 2008 most incidents occurred while data was in transit.
Digital Government
Social Security Administration faces increasing demand for data
GAO reports the agency must invest in staff and technology to manage more requests for information.
Digital Government
GAO More needed to cement success of SSA data exchange
The demand keeps growing for the agency's data resources, auditors say.
Ideas
A Chance for Smart Highways
Barack Obama <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97973470">said last month</a> that he wants to spend billions of dollars on building new roads and repairing those that are worn out. If Congress passes spending on highways, it could provide an opportunity to invest in technology that could reduce traffic congestion.
Cybersecurity
Report finds mixed outcome on cutter
The Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report that also recommended improving the government's acquisition processes.
People
FCW Insider: Web 2.0 and government PR
A social media expert argues that social media technology provides agencies with an unprecedented opportunity to reach out to Congress and the public.
Digital Government