Clymer/JR's Blog – December 2008 Archive (4)

eGov (For Real???)

The new Obama administration used Web2.0 with great success during the presidential campaign, and has committed to utilizing this social infrastructure to enhance the value of eGov. A report analyzes the incumbent hurdles (many of which are cultural rather than technical) to achieve this laudable goal.

Added by Clymer/JR on December 23, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Remember Me

Thanks to Steve Douglas (CEO, Data Physics Research, Inc) for this reference. The video speaks for itself. Prepare to be moved!!!

Added by Clymer/JR on December 12, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

NIH Taking Heat

NIH (National Institutes of Health), under significant pressure, has decided to review its current policy which defines & regulates awardee conflicts of interest. A Senate oversight committee has expressed growing concern that NIH rules are lax, and not rigorously enforced. Examples cited have largely involved pharmaceuticals, but evolving NIH rules will apply to all… Continue

Added by Clymer/JR on December 9, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

For DoD, It's Now Personal

The Department of Defense today announced the official launch of MiCare, the Military Health System's prototype personal health record (PHR), combining resources from Google® Health™ and Microsoft® HealthVault™. The pilot program rolls out at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. If successful, it will ultimately migrate to DoD beneficiaries worldwide. Implications for PHR acceptance in… Continue

Added by Clymer/JR on December 8, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments