Modernization
CMS builds a model for health e-records
Most doctors have no idea how to implement an electronic health records system and have little trust that the federal government does either.
People
Agency IT provides relief after Katrina
As Hurricane Katrina pounded the buildings and flooded the streets of New Orleans, the medical staff from the New Orleans VA Medical Center—located near the Superdome—didn't have to worry about lugging thousands of patient folders to higher ground.
People
NARA chooses Lockheed for ERA system
The National Archives and Records Administration is blazing a path for how the government will store, maintain and make available electronic records.
People
Air Force releases ops center RFP
The service wants to hire a company to manage command center and supporting systems.
People
Agencies, OMB get security provisions in writing
One of the first steps Lisa Schlosser, the new CIO of the Housing and Urban Development Department, is taking to improve cybersecurity is to get it in writing—by including baseline security requirements in all contracts.
People
FEMA to adjust IE-only Web site
The Homeland Security Department’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is retooling its Web site for disaster aid applications so that it won’t require the use of Windows-based PCs running Microsoft’s Internet browser.
Acquisition
Davis considering leaving Congress
Although Rep. Tom Davis' staff denies it, sources say Davis is a candidate to lead a business lobby group.
Digital Government
Gov. Warner: IT needed to cut Medicaid costs
The federal government needs to invest significantly more in health technology to keep the system from bankrupting states.
Digital Government
GovConnection president steps down
Jay Lambke, president of reseller GovConnection, has left the company.
People
The Podcast Toolbox
If you’re prepared to start adding podcasts to your agency’s communications programs, there’s plenty of software available.
People
Leavitt: Katrina demonstrates need for e-health records
Most people displaced by Hurricane Katrina have no medical records, making it difficult for clinicians working in disaster medical centers to treat them, the HHS secretary says.
People
Colorado law enforcement agencies sharing data
7 law enforcement agencies near Denver will exchange data through the new Jefferson County Law Enforcement Sharing System.
Modernization
Linda Combs | OMB banking on financial upgrades
When President Bush nominated Linda Combs to be the next Office of Management and Budget controller, the confirmation process was almost second nature to her.
Cybersecurity
Security consortium offers C&A credential
(ISC)2 officials said the new credential is timely because all federal agencies must certify and accredit major information systems.
Digital Government
NCI plans public stock offering
The integrator plans to raise $47.4 million through an IPO, partly to repay debt.
Digital Government
EDS scores Medicaid contracts with two states
Florida and Oklahoma select EDS to process their Medicaid health care provider claims.
People
Some fed contractor salaries rise, most fall
Pay is increasing faster for fed workers, according to a new survey.
People
Lockheed Martin names ITES-2S team
Lockheed Martin announced the company will lead a nine-company industry team pursuing the Army’s $20 billion Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services contract.
Modernization