Digital Government
Congress Wants Quarterly Reports on VA’s Tech Investments
The House committee leaders want more frequent updates on major IT investments, projects and programs.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Irritated with VA's Continuing Tech Problems
With its history of failed large-scale IT projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars, VA is again grappling with IT issues.
Digital Government
Salient Beefs Up Health Care Business with Acquisition
The acquisition marks another mid-tier move.
Digital Government
Expect Tough Fight for a Piece of the Growing $6B Health IT Market
Defense and Veterans Affairs departments likely will drive increased spending, according to one analyst.
Digital Government
Some Agencies Spend More Than 90% of IT Budgets on Legacy Systems, Report Finds
Some agencies are spending even more on legacy IT than you think.
Digital Government
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Digital Government
VA Innovator Network To Expand, Less Than 1 Year In
It started out at eight pilot sites in November, but could soon expand to about a dozen more this year.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Demand Action on VA Overhaul Without Laying Out Clear Path Forward
Some of the changes would take years to implement.
Modernization
When Should Vets Use Mobile Apps for PTSD Treatment? VA Wants To Know
The department is doing research on whether clinical psychologists can help.
Digital Government
VA Wants to Protect the Medical Internet of Things
Internet-enabled medical devices could provide a gateway for hackers.
Digital Government
Labor Department Launches New Jobs Site for Vets
Veterans.gov -- separate from Vets.gov -- puts agencies’ employment resources in one place.
Cybersecurity
The Internet of Things Means Hospitals Are More Hackable Than Ever. The VA is Prepared.
With construction manuals tailored to smart buildings, the Veterans Affairs Department seems prepared for the day when bugs infect its hospitals.
Cybersecurity
Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says
To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.
Digital Government
Should VA Scrap VistA? CIO Evaluates Future of Home-Grown Health Records System
The assessment comes amid ongoing concerns about the multiple, failed attempts to develop interoperable electronic health records between VA and DOD.
Emerging Tech
VA's Allin Promises ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Approach to Customer Service
A mediocre attitude toward serving the veterans who valiantly served the country is not acceptable, says VA's Chief Veteran Experience Officer Tom Allin.
Digital Government
Why More Agencies Tap Twitter to Recruit New Talent
Social media can be a helpful tool for federal agencies looking to recruit top talent, a new report says.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Debunks DOD-VA Interoperability Myth
“There is not a big interoperability problem with the VA and DOD today,” according to Frank Kendall, DOD undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.
Cybersecurity