The next version of Connect–the open-source software that allows federal health agencies and other organizations to exchange health records data through the Nationwide Health Information Network–will offer cloud computing-based options, according to Government Health IT.
Scheduled for release in July and September, the next two Connect software versions will allow healthcare providers, agencies and health information [...]

OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy is going to release a draft definition of “inherently governmental” today, according to the Washington Post. This announcement will be published in the Federal Register and open to public comment.
The draft will help answer the question which jobs should be handled by contractors and which should be handled by [...]

Stationary sources will not be required to get Clean Air Act permits to cover greenhouse gases before January 2011. This was a decision issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday.
The goal of this decision is to give enough time to bigger industrial facilities to put better, more innovative technologies in place. The January [...]

Following his recent three day visit to Afghanistan, Adm. Mike Mullen said “never has our partnership … been stronger, or the challenges we face, clearer.” During his trip, Mullen spent time in Marja, in Helmand Province, the sight of the recent offensive. He also attended a meeting with community leaders in Kandahar.
After spending [...]

The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) is responsible for ensuring that U.S. troops and cargo to duty stations around the globe. TRANSCOM will receive recognition from the DoD as one of the unsung heroes, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell.
On April 1, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is scheduled to Transportation Command headquarters at [...]

Four movie, TV and football stars are on a seven-day USO tour led by Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico, both famous for starring in the HBO series “The Sopranos,” actress Rose McGowan and New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb are touring as part of [...]

Science and technology are key components to national security. On Monday, March 29, 2010, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano revealed support for S&T when she met with National Academy of Engineering President Charles Vest and National Academy of Sciences President Ralph Cicerone.
The three discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the Department of Homeland [...]

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) wants to increase the size of the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of E-Government and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, and he is asking the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government for $6 million to do so.
In a letter sent [...]

“End-to-End Solutions Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Draft RFP Industry Day” will be held on April 7, 2010. GSA and DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) are partnering to host this event and inviting industry and media to attend.
Industry Day is focused on sharing information on the scope of two draft RFPs, one for Small Businesses with [...]

Speaking at the American College of Healthcare Executives‘ annual conference on healthcare leadership, Google’s Vice President of Research and Special Initiatives Alfred Spector said patients should be able to add, change or delete information, and determine who can view their EHRs, according to ModernHealthcare.
Patients should also be able to correct errors or annotate [...]