As feds’ health care options grow, choices narrow
Options for federal employee health care may have increased over the years, but general enrollment remains consistent and concentrated within the largest providers.
Leadership
Nominee for OPM chief outlines what he will do for federal employees
The nominee for director of the Office of Personnel Management, Jeff Pon, said during a Senate hearing on Wednesday that he aims to cut down the significant lag times in employee hiring, retirement payments and benefits claims if confirmed to the post.
Federal union slams VA health reforms as dangerous for vets
AFGE officials said the new Vets CARE plan would send billions in needed funds from VA accounts to private-sector physicians.
Feds will have higher premiums, more health plans in 2018
In addition to premium changes, six providers will terminate their enrollment for 2018, affecting employees in six states.
New DoD benefits ‘mascot’ Robyn explains new retirement offerings
The Department of Defense recently rolled out a promotional video featuring a bubbly benefits counselor who riffs on Disney tunes while serving up basic information on the Blended Retirement System.
3 takeaways from ONC’s session on innovation and security
The office is looking for new ways to promote app security as part of its goal of interoperability.
With MACRA underway, all eyes are on 2017
CMS Chief Medical Officer Kate Goodrich talks the first year of MACRA and what lies ahead.
Initiative behind cancer moonshot, genome mapping gets 'soft launch' in March
Acting ONC chief Dr. Jon White said the office is setting up data standards for pilot programs next month for the first stages of the Precision Medicine Initiative.
ONC taps 5 finalists for Move Health Data Forward Challenge
The agency's open-API contest to promote interoperability awarded five finalists with $20,000 apiece.
With DHA's electronic health records system operational, Bono eyes next steps
Following the successful rollout of MHS Genesis, DHA is working to expand its scalability.
What new Cures Act means for HIPAA in 2017
OCR's Deven McGraw talks about new guidance and regulations and how they will comply with HIPAA.
Virtual Benefits Fair has everything open season procrastinators need
The online information portal is open through to the end of open season, set to close Monday, Dec. 12.
3 health insurance tips for feds during open season
For federal employees shopping around for health insurance, here are some things to keep in mind.
Digital fair to answer feds’ open season questions
Federal employees with questions regarding insurance coverage can find them answered in a single location.
Johnson Pushes for Cyber Protection Agency
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Wednesday said he is still after congressional approval for a national cybersecurity agency and broader reorganization of his department.
RSA takeaway: Defenders are (over) confident
In cybersecurity, both the attackers and defenders think they have an edge. They can't both be right.
5 cybersecurity lessons from ancient battles
Tips gleaned from the great generals and battles of the ancient world.
