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Is the nation's health network healthy?
Although Congress is pumping billions of dollars into development of health IT, the nation's health information-sharing infrastructure is not yet ready for prime time. Some say it needs a total overhaul, while others argue for pressing on.
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Survey: Acquisition employees say they've improved
According to a workforce survey, nine of 17 contracting competencies increased when compared with the same survey done in 2007.
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Procurement reforms are tough in lean times
Agencies can always hire more people, Congress permitting. But good contracting officers, like fine wines, need time to develop their full potential.
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CIO: CDC preparing for contract worth up to $2 billion
The CDC's CIO outlines plans for the agency's largest IT contract, which is also the first Multiple Award Contract.
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SSA to award contracts for NHIN links
The SSA is on track to award $24 million in contracts to help health care providers link to the Nationwide Health Information Network.
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OMB wants employee, contractor balance
Agencies should find the best balance between contractors and employees in their workforces, the Office of Management and Budget says.
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Why a DOD ban on social media makes sense (and why it doesn’t)
FCW readers are evenly split — and passionately so — about the prospects of a Defense Department ban on social media.
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The sound of social networking jackboots marching
Social-networking research really warrants a Manhattan Project-level of government interest? Readers opine!
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DARPA names Gabriel deputy director
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected Kaigham “Ken” Gabriel to serve as its new deputy director, the agency announced.
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Health IT exec Todd Park chosen HHS' CTO
The White House has named Todd Park of Athenahealth as CTO of the Health and Human Services Department.
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OPM wants to hear from you
The Office of Personnel Management is offering federal employees a chance to give feedback online.
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Kundra aids search for procurement leader
Kundra says the nominee for OFPP administrator must understand the government’s contracting challenges and recognize that technology procurements are unique.
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Passing the baton
Why, six months into his presidency, has Obama still not named anyone to fill the administrator’s position at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy?
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DOD may ban Twitter, Facebook, other social media
The military is once again considering blocking social-media sites, for security reasons.
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Analyst: Acquisition workforce needs retooling
A unified acquisition employment series should include program management, contracting officers and an expanded version of a contracting officer's technical representative.
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U.K. agency releases 20-page policy for Twitter
In the U.S. and abroad, agencies determine how to deal with YouTube, Twitter and fake agencies.
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The Army's Gary Winkler: Master of change
Winkler explains why change is a natural state — and an imperative — for the service’s information technology portfolio.
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Money doesn't make feds' world go round
Money talks, but meaningful work is what really matters.
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Web 2.0 enables transparency goals
The government can achieve its goal of creating a digital public square by using Web 2.0 tools to reduce the effort needed.
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