Modernization
IG faults VA for mismanagement of IT project
The failure of the VA's RSA project is due more to systemic IT management problems than to contracting issues, according to a new report from the IG's office.
Digital Government
Applications for broadband grants under the stimulus law far outstrip available funds
The Commerce and Agriculture departments received 2,200 applications for broadband projects.
Cybersecurity
DHS sets new policy on computer searches at border
DHS issued two new directives that deal with searches of laptop computers and other devices at U.S. borders.
People
VA blames coding error for fatal disease scare
The VA now blames computer coding error for wrongly informing about 620 veterans that they have the fatal Lou Gehrig's disease.
People
SSA testing Microsoft HealthVault
SSA has made an agreement with Microsoft HealthVault to link to patient medical data to improve the determinations of disability.
People
HHS strikes out on search for new telehealth center
HHS says it hasn't gotten any applications to run a national telehealth center.
People
State and local health IT spending to hit $9.6 billion by 2014
State and local governments are projected to spend 4.6 percent more per year on health IT through 2014, according to Input Inc., a market research firm.
People
VA cancels remainder of $75 million research contract
The VA has canceled a major research contract on Gulf War illness with a medical center in Dallas, citing performance deficiencies and noncompliance.
People
VA wrongly tells vets they have a fatal disease
The VA mistakenly notified as many as 1,200 veterans that they have the fatal Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a veterans service group.
Modernization
CDC starts Web discussions on swine flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sponsoring a Web-based discussion starting today to gauge public opinion on swine flu vaccinations.
People
FDA plans electronic medical device reports
The FDA has plans to convert its postmarket medical device reporting from paper forms to an electronic system.
People
How state CIOs can help with health IT
State CIOs can play a critical role in deployment of health IT, according to a new report.
People
Stimulus funding recipients register for transparency site
Recipients of stimulus funding have begun registering with a new federal Web site where they will submit reports on their spending.
Cybersecurity
House members to TSA: Don't destroy Registered Traveler data
Two senior House members hit TSA for plans to delete personal data collected by the Registered Traveler program vendor that shut down.
People
HHS to industry: Help assess health IT networks
HHS has asked industry to help conduct a nationwide analysis of health information exchange infrastructures.
Digital Government
Panel backs phased-in standards for electronic records
A federal advisory group today endorsed the idea that standards for electronic health records should grow more detailed over time.
Digital Government
Personal health records rule cracks down on vendors
The FTC published a final rule that will require vendors of personal health records to notify consumers if their security has been breached.
Digital Government
HHS could create health IT incentives for specialists
HHS may need to develop special health information technology incentives for medical specialists under the economic stimulus law, an advisory group says.
Modernization
FCC considers state, regional public safety networks
The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.
People