Modernization
Government wants contractors to register soon at stimulus-tracking site
The board tracking the economic stimulus law spending is urging contractors, state and local agencies and non-profits to register early on its new FederalReporting.gov Web site.
Digital Government
Health IT panel endorses preliminary certification procedure
A federal advisory committee today endorsed the idea of setting up a new temporary procedure for certifying electronic health records.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands global trusted traveler program
DHS' international trusted traveler program is expanding to more airports this month.
People
VA tries new 'corporate' acquisition
The Veterans Affairs Department is struggling with a 26 percent vacancy rate in its acquisition staff, Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould said today as he outlined a new "corporate" approach to the buying process.
Cybersecurity
Agencies told to keep up with ID management
A senior GSA executive gives an inside look at governmentwide identity management initiatives at Virtual FOSE.
People
Doctors need reasons to join health exchanges: HHS official
A senior HHS official says doctors need to get a positive return on investment from health data exchange.
Modernization
NextGen 911 shows versatility
A vendor today showed how the Next Generation 911 emergency calling system is expected to use Internet Protocols to process phone calls, text messages and video.
Modernization
OMB and private groups track Congressional earmarks
A volunteer group is creating an online database to contain more than 17,000 congressional earmark requests, while OMB says it is planning to expand its own database next year.
People
States urged to start now on health exchanges
The State Alliance for e-Health released guidance for helping state governments plan for health information exchanges.
Digital Government
Araujo prescribes technology to improve CDC's outcomes
Rising Star John Araujo is in a unique and cross-disciplinary niche as he advances the role of IT at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cybersecurity
Auditors hit HUD, immigration services
USCIS and HUD were scolded for gaps in IT management, but USCIS hit back.
People
Dr. Blumenthal: NHIN architecture a 'work in progress'
Dr. David Blumenthal, HHS' Naitonal Coordinator for Health IT, gives an exclusive interview to FCW on NHIN, health IT and health care reform.
People
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.
People
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.
People
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.
Cybersecurity
Airline crew members get fingerprint IDs
TSA has approved standards for a fingerprint identification program for pilots and other airline crew members.
Modernization
Agencies get creative to recruit acquisition workforce
Administration officials say new ideas are being tried to expand the acquisition workforce.
Modernization
Recovery Act board publishes data dictionary
The board that oversees spending under the economic stimulus law has released a list of data elements to be used to standardize reporting.
People
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.
Cybersecurity