Archive for June 2009
SSA’s Jim Borland on Healthcare Information Technology
Today, on this week’s Federal News Radio Federal Executive Forum webcast, Mr. Jim Borland, Special Advisor for Health IT, Office of the Commissioner, Social Security Administration(SSA), will discuss the value of health care information technology. His comments included the following: Every disability benefit claimant must have their medical records reviewed. Once the claimant authorizes medical…
Read MoreDr. Leslie Lenert of CDC Speaks on Healthcare IT
During this week’s Federal News Radio Federal Executive Forum pre-recording, Dr. Leslie Lenert, Director, National Center for Public Health Informatics (NCPHI) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shared some of his thoughts on the future of health care information technology. His comments included the following: The NCPHI is focused on (1) improving…
Read MoreLinda Fischetti on VHA Healthcare
This week pre-recording of Federal News Radio Federal Executive Forum featured Linda Fischetti , Health Informatics Architect at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). During a panel discussion, her comments on VHA accomplishments and plans included: Every Veteran’s Administration facility uses electronic health records today. The New England Journal of Medicine recently complimented the VA on…
Read MoreVish Sankaran, HHS, Speaks on Healthcare IT
During the pre-recording of this weeks Federal News Radio Federal Executive Forum, Vish Sankaran, Program Director of Federal Health Architecture, discussed the role of information technology in improving the country’s health care system. These dialogue was great for healthcare management professionals and anyone else in the industry. Mr. Sankaran insights on the Obama administration efforts…
Read MoreIranian Protests Showcase Twitter, Facebook, YouTube (and Cloud Computing) !
In covering unfolding events in Iran, the world’s most powerful news outlets have been entirely dependent on the Twitter-provided flow of text, images, and video. While this has definitely showcased the power of Twitter, Facebook and You Tube as an information channel, it also prompted me to re-read some of my September 2008 blog posts:…
Read MoreTwo Days with AWS Federal
Today, I start two days of training with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Federal. If that’s the first time you’ve ever heard about an AWS Federal division, your not alone. Held in downtown Washington, DC the course was invite-only and attendance was IT services firms that had demonstrated a clear track record of success in the…
Read MoreManeuver Warfare in IT: A Cheerleading Pundit
The Twitter conversation between Christofer Hoff and I went like this: Christofer – I haven’t formally blogged a resp. (yet) to @Kevin_Jackson on his ‘maneuver warfare in IT’ Not just a cultural shift but a huge tech. one Kevin – @Beaker I’m looking forward to your comments. Christofer – @Kevin_Jackson I want them to be constructive, so I’ll do my best.…
Read MoreExpanding Maneuver Warfare in IT
Earlier this week I published “Cloud Computing: The Dawn of Maneuver Warfare in IT Security” via Ulitzer. In publishing the article my intent was to explore the more dynamic approach to information security offered by cloud computing. Although the conversation continues in earnest, today I would like to highlight Ben’s thoughts from Iron Fog: “What…
Read MoreVivek Kundra to Speak at NRO Showcase
On the 17 & 18 June, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) will present the premiere Innovative Solutions Showcase. Titled “Unleashing the Crowd in the Cloud: Igniting the Innovation Insurgency“, this event will be held at the NRO in Chantilly, Virginia. The theme will focus on collaboration and information sharing with an emphasis on innovation and mission-enabling…
Read MoreSecure Cloud Computing on Federal News Radio
Last week the Trezza Media Group, Flyzik Group and Federal News Radio combined to produce an outstanding Federal Executive Forum on Secure Cloud Computing. Moderated by Jim Flyzik, panelist included: Henry Sienkiewcz-Technical Program Director, Computer Services, Defense Information Systems Agency Mr. Ronald Bechtold-Army Architecture Integration Center, at Headquarters, Department of the Army, Chief Information Office/G6 …
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