Digital Government
Extreme house calls
In spring 2006, U.S. and Canadian officials will test the advanced technologies needed to deliver remote medical assistance.
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The maiden voyage of MED-1
A prototype mobile hospital opened its doors in a Kmart parking lot in Waveland, Miss., to aid Katrina evacuees.
People
NARA issues draft guidance for improving e-records management
The National Archives and Records Administration is seeking comment on a draft guidance for improving electronic records management for all agencies.
People
AKO protests focus on leased government facilities
The protests of CherryRoad Technologies and EDS primarily centered on Lockheed Martin’s proposed use of leased government facilities.
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Marchibroda: Speed the plow
Recent grants from AHRQ will boost 16 health information technology initiatives designed to create financially sustainable models for health IT adoption.
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Katrina points to national EHR system
At the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, the lack of accessible records forced officials to reach out to pharmacies and insurance companies to gather information.
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FDA takes the pain out of Rx info
New rule requires online data for health care providers and consumers
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Welles: Trust in managers
Leaders must communicate with employees to make pay for performance work
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Unisys, Oracle tighten relationship
Companies to collaborate on government call centers, network and security management and other projects.
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Antimissile technology tested on commercial airliner
BAE Systems tested its missile protection system on a Boeing 767. The Homeland Security Department tapped the company to develop its technology.
People
EPA may reduce online toxic pollution notifications
OMB Watch is trying to stop the EPA's plan to scale back a pollution information program.
Cybersecurity
NIST to tweak mandatory security controls
NIST is accepting suggestions for minor revisions to a federal standards document describing mandatory security controls.
People
Defense bill could limit DOD contracting activity
Under a provision of the Senate version of the Defense Authorization bill, new acquisition centers would have to approve proposed procurements.
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Air Force awards support contracts
Six companies will vie for Air Force Contract Augmentation Program III task orders.
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OMB leads effort to speed security clearances
Lawmakers and Bush administration officials declare the backlog of DOD security clearance applications a national security problem.
People
Alliant progress promised soon
An industry day to discuss GSA's forthcoming contracts was originally promised for this month, but it has not yet been scheduled.
People
Pyke to take over as Energy CIO
Commerce Department CIO Tom Pyke replaces Rose Parkes, who announced her retirement.
People
Petitioners want Katrina contracts online
Open-government proponents say they hope to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars by disclosing how officials spend public money.
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