Health & Human Services
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SponsoredH.R. 1 brings complex requirements and funding changes for SNAP, rural health and verification. Discover how a unified data strategy turns these mandates into opportunities. -
New research from Georgetown’s Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation reveals how states are navigating technology, governance and operations to improve access to public benefits like SNAP and Medicaid.
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The unique deal, done without venture capital or private equity, will position Nava’s public service delivery platform as an open source, end-to-end option for agencies to modernize their tech, Nava’s CEO said.
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Policies in response to COVID-19 have brought about awe-inspiring growth in telehealth services. However, there are multiple remaining telehealth issues that all levels of government need to be aware of.
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The post-pandemic office will be a lot more flexible but still will be necessary to help build relationships among colleagues, according to three scholars.
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To date, health authorities here and across the nation have been sparing with data, citing federal and state medical privacy laws to justify withholding any information that might identify an individual patient.
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Doctors, clinical staff and pharmacists burn away hours digging for records, calling other doctors or pharmacists and often missing important information. The crush of the novel coronavirus has exacerbated the situation.
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Multiple U.S. officials on Tuesday slammed the Chinese government for allegedly deploying malicious cybertactics to steal intellectual property. Since the pandemic began, hackers have increasingly targeted research data.
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Plus, the submissions are almost due for MetroLab’s Civic Innovation Challenge, a new data visualization shows the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on America’s low-income communities, and more.
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In a series of weekly virtual meetings, attending mayors received inspiration from famous world leaders, vital health-care data, and support as they worked to streamline digital transformation in city hall.
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Marin County, Calif., officials are eyeing a $1.6 million proposal to have a Bay Area health technology company take over the county’s drive-through coronavirus testing site at the Civic Center.
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Hawaii airports will award a $37.5 million contract to NEC Corp. and its partner Infrared Cameras Inc. to install technology meant to identify and locate travelers showing symptoms of COVID-19.
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While the world waits for vaccines, Kando hopes that by collecting and analyzing sewage samples, it can help government isolate problem areas to more effectively and precisely contain COVID-19.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded grants to telehealth networks in the service of expanding the service in South Carolina communities.
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The cyberespionage group code-named Cozy Bear has been targeting institutions involved in COVID-19 vaccine research. Cyberintelligence agencies in the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada confirmed the efforts.
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The robot in use at Gerald R. Ford International Airport autonomously surveys and dispenses an FDA-approved disinfecting solution on high-contact surfaces within the airport including seating, gates and vending machines.
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A partnership between the University of Texas at Austin and the city looks at how AI can identify residents at risk of experiencing homelessness, as well as helping those currently in need find access to services.
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Sheltering-in-place brought many new sources of stress, but returning to the office will bring new stressors too. Leaders need to hone their listening skills and respond to fears from an uncertain workforce and public.
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Just because YouTube recommends a video doesn't mean it has medically valid information.
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The New York MTA and the Transit Innovation Partnership have announced the third round of the Transit Tech Lab, which will focus on improving mass transit safety amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Experts say smartphone contact tracing apps should at least include encryption, anonymity, and secure storage of any data collected. A recent study found that most apps lack privacy protection measures.
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