How the VA VistA system is like a fighter jet
Dr. Steve Ondra's metaphor comparing the VA's electronic health record systems to fighter jets took wing at the AFCEA Health IT Day today.
Obama sets sights on next Medicare administrator
Though the White House has not made it official yet, President Obama reportedly knows who he wants to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS awards health IT planning grants to states
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services handed out $17 million in matching funds to seven states and one territory for preparations for handling health IT payments from the economic stimulus law.
GAO says CMS falls short on contracting controls
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is not exercising enough oversight over $3.6 billion worth of contracts a year, says the GAO.
CMS to build IT systems to track incentive payments
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will develop IT systems to monitor incentive payments to doctors and hospitals.
General Dynamics unit gets Medicare contract
General Dynamics IT's VIPS unit wins contract from Medicare and Medicaid services center.
Consultancy helps health care agencies with info needs
Customer Value Partners Inc. wants improve the quality of information health care agencies give to the public.
CGI to upgrade Medicare Part D services
CGI Federal Inc. will expand its technology services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under a new contract that could be worth as much as $135 million.
EDS to manage CMS data center operations
EDS Corp. will operate data centers for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under a six-year task order with a ceiling value of $19.8 million.
Budget gives boost to IT, health care
The Health and Human Services Department would get money to increase techology, research and program integrity under the HHS $76.8 billion request.
EDS to triage Medicare claims in Northeast states
EDS will assist the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administer claims payments in the Northeast under a $176 million contract.
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