Modernization
CMS releases trove of data on payments to doctors and hospitals
The first batch of data covers $3.5 billion in payments from firms to health professionals between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013, but CMS and the AMA warned about drawing any definitive conclusions from it.
Modernization
DARPA seeks ideas on cyber vulnerabilities and recoveries
Two recent solicitations invite researchers to look at what defense and resiliency will look like when defensive measures are able to thwart most known attack methods and adversaries look to exploit a new class of vulnerabilities.
Acquisition
CMS extends Terremark's HealthCare.gov cloud-hosting duties -- again
The latest delay in HP taking over hosting services will keep Terremark in place through the open-enrollment period.
Modernization
FBI agents stymied by Sentinel search function
Evidence handlers, who are among the heaviest users of the FBI's online case management system, were the least satisfied, according to an IG report.
Digital Government
Treasury, OMB chart path to Data Act implementation
While OMB is leading the development of data definition standards, Treasury is concentrating on data exchange standards.
Acquisition
Census keeps it short
Defying complaints about wordy solicitations, the Census Bureau’s appeal for a "mega-project management" solution is only 192 words long.
People
Eric Holder’s IT legacy
The departing attorney general had no direct responsibility for information technology at DOJ, but the department dealt with multiple crises during his tenure, with mixed results.
People
DOD health agency embraces data standardization
The Pentagon's health record procurement is part of a push to standardize processes across the military.
Acquisition
What does it take to get agencies to give up spectrum?
Legislative proposals suggest giving agencies control of receipts of spectrum auction, but perhaps not enough to spur action.
People
FirstNet probes network design possibilities
Assigned the task of organizing an interoperable, nationwide public safety network for first responders, FirstNet is exploring how to structure the network, as well as how to pay for it.
Cybersecurity
IC falling behind on plans for continuous evaluation of cleared personnel
The exact size of the security clearance re-check backlog is closely held by the government, but it could affect more than 1.1 million individuals.
Acquisition
VA fills in the blanks on scheduling needs
The Veterans Affairs Department was seeking a new scheduling tool even before a scandal revealed deficiencies in its existing system. Here's the latest to-do list.
Digital Government
Congress approves stopgap spending bill
Continuing resolution will fund agencies through Dec. 11.
Modernization
Issa report paints picture of strife, factionalism in run-up to HealthCare.gov launch
IT leaders at the Health and Human Services Department considered pushing for a limited launch to test for problems, but were rebuffed.
Modernization
House bill would ease 'meaningful use' provisions on EHRs
Doctors and hospitals are increasingly pushing back against the government’s schedule for adoption of electronic health records.
Digital Government
Analytics will target obvious health law fraudsters, tax official says
IRS's head of compliance and analytics plans for new complexities surrounding health insurance subsidies and other trouble spots.
Acquisition
VA accepts contractors' offer of help with scheduling
The Northern Virginia Technology Council volunteered its services in June to help the Veterans Affairs Department fix its patient scheduling system.
People
Making the health data move
Karen DeSalvo is leading a years-long process to create standards for interoperability in heath IT.
Digital Government
Do robots dream of big government?
Law professor Ryan Calo suggests getting out in front of the regulatory gap in robotics by establishing a Federal Robotics Commission.
Cybersecurity