FDA weighs tighter oversight of health IT apps to protect patients
(Federal Computer Week, Mar 01, 2010)
By Alice Lipowicz
The Food and Drug Administration may need to strengthen its regulation of health information technology software to address patient safety concerns, according to a report presented to a Health and Human Services Department advisory panel.
Proposed Rule for the Establishment of Certification Programs for Health Information Technology - A Message from Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
(Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Mar 02, 2010)
Today the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) outlining the proposed approach for establishing a certification program to test and certify electronic health records (EHRs). The HITECH Act mandates the development of a certification program which will give purchasers and users of EHR technology assurances that the technology and products have the necessary functionality and security to help meet meaningful use criteria. While we are making significant strides toward modernizing our health care system, these efforts will only succeed if providers and patients are confident that their health information systems are safe and functional.
Blumenthal unveils proposed certification rule at HIMSS10
(HealthcareITNews, Mar 02, 2010)
By Diana Manos, Senior Editor
ATLANTA – David Blumenthal, MD, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, surprised a packed hall of attendees Tuesday afternoon at HIMSS10 with the release of the notice of proposed rulemaking on certification.
Next: Handheld healthcare
(HealthcareITNews, Mar 02, 2010)
By Mike Miliard, Managing Editor
ATLANTA – Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse took the stage to deliver the opening keynote address of HIMSS10 on Monday morning. His core message: It is absolutely essential that healthcare providers embrace and make full use of the technological advances of the 21st century - especially wireless communication technology.
Prisons turning to biometrics for inmate release
(ThirdFactor, Mar 01, 2010)
The U.S. government is helping prisons pay for the installation of iris scanning systems intended to hinder escape attempts such as the recent escape by a Baltimore inmate who simply talked his way out, according to a Security Info Watch article.
Voice biometrics: Using speech for access
(ThirdFactor, Mar 01, 2010)
Voice biometrics doesn’t receive the same level of attention as other modalities, but it has unique benefits the others cannot match. Chief among these is its ability to enable remote authentication over the telephone.
Software Sniffs out Criminals by the Shape of Their Nose
(Science Daily, Mar 02, 2010)
Forget iris and fingerprint scans -- scanning noses could be a quicker and easier way to verify a person's identity, according to scientists at the University of Bath.
Feds, cybersecurity, cloud security take center stage at RSA 2010
(Government Computer News, Mar 02, 2010)
By John K. Waters
The speaker lineup at this year's annual RSA Security Conference and Expo, underway this week in San Francisco, is packing some serious federal heat. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt and FBI chief Robert Mueller will all be taking the keynote stage.
Department of the Army - Sources Sought
(Federal Business Opportunities, Mar 02, 2010)
Afghan National ID Card Program
Solicitation Number: W91B4M-RFI-02Mar10
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Joint Contracting Command, Iraq/Afgahnistan
Location: KABUL RCC
Synopsis:
Added: Mar 02, 2010 11:15 am
The Kabul Regional Contracting Center is conducting market research in an effort to identify sources capable of providing personnel to staff biometric enrollment positions for the Afghan NID Program. The Afghan NID Card Program is the main program of the Ministry of Interior. The program requires up to one thousand (1000) Afghan nationals to perform biometric data collections (at least 165 per week for 6 weeks). A 4 day training course will be provided.
