Digital Government
Senators consider their options for health IT overhaul
Lawmakers considering attaching language to an economic stimulus package expected to pass early next year.
Digital Government
Technology could steady financial markets
Data provider advocates expanding a requirement to use a common reporting language, to shed some light on mortgage-backed securities.
People
Advisory panel supports DHS on information sharing
An advisory panel today supported the Homeland Security Department's work to upgrade its platform for sharing some information.
People
Transition Watch: Obama urged to be recruiter-in-chief
The new president should issue a national call to service, according to a new survey of federal employees.
Acquisition
DHS drafts EAGLE replica for small businesses
DHS officials say they intend to create a new IT contract that would benefit some small companies.
Digital Government
In the news: U.K.health bill would include funds for IT
The United Kingdom's government will consider legislation to provide more IT investment, eHealth Insider reports.
Digital Government
In the news: HHS will study health information exchanges
The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a study to see if doctors get value from health information exchanges, according to NextGov.
People
Letter: High expectations for incoming administration
A reader writes that appropriate funding should allow the next administration to meet high expectations or minor tweaks should be expected in absence of funding.
People
Letter: Innovation is overrated
A reader writes that stability, not innovation, is needed to help procurement and acquisitions.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Some thoughts on the CTO
So what exactly does President-elect Barack Obama have in mind for his chief technology officer?
People
GAO: Treasury needs to monitor bailout
The department must establish management, accountability and transparency when regulating the $700 million financial relief program, the Government Accountability Office reports.
Digital Government
Air Force CIO says cybersecurity federal "Achilles' heel"
A broader view is needed to better protect federal networks, says military IT chief.
Cybersecurity
Experts spell out privacy platform for next Congress
Several panelists recommend predictive data-mining be banned.
Digital Government
FDA to post information on WebMD
Agnecy will provide food-safety warnings, recalls and other alerts in an advertisement-free section.
Digital Government
Tech coalition presses open Internet agenda
Businesses, consumer and grassroots groups urge transition team to push for accessibility for all Americans.
Digital Government
Requirements identical for Defense, VA health record system
Report's findings on similarities doesn't solve debate over how to develop joint electronic health records network
People