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Top 20 ‘super’ IT task orders with combined ceiling values…
Brenda Crist Civil & GovernmentIn FY18, 20 "super" information technology (IT) tasks orders with combined ceiling values of more than $4.4 billion and spending to date of more than $4 billion will exceed their ultimate expiration date and become eligible for competition (see chart below).
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Should the US look to the Dutch healthcare system as a model?
Michael Monasky Healthcare AdministrationBecause of its sheer size, California has been a harbinger of many trends in the United States. That now includes healthcare. For instance, 13 million Californians (about 1 in 3) receive Medicaid (called Medi-Cal) — that's more than the entire population of Pennsylvania.
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The era of talking highways: Do we need ‘smart’ infrastructure?
Lucy Wallwork Science & TechnologyThe term "smart" can cause a lot of confusion these days — the prefix is used liberally to make any new product sound cutting edge. But "smart" infrastructure is about interaction and communication, based on the logic of the Internet of Things (IoT), the fashionable concept of a network of devices connected to the internet, and the relationship between them. It's what happens when even your toaster is connected to the internet. But what does it mean for ordinary citizens?
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AHA: Too many regulations in healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThere are too many regulations hampering health systems in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). If nothing else, the hospital lobbying group is going to make enough noise so that every key player — up to and including President Donald Trump — hears the cries and takes action.
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Florida debating generator requirements for nursing homes
Michelle R. Matisons Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have heard quite a bit about the demand for generators since recent hurricanes had a devastating impact on Texas, Puerto Rico and Florida. Many people may not realize that the average cost of a generator is a deterrent, which is why they are not common household or workplace items. However, the times are changing as people begin to realize how significant of a role generators play in saving lives.
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GOP crafting tax bill as bipartisan ACA stabilization proceeds
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationAfter the Republican Party's failed efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act, the GOP has turned its attention to rewriting the IRS tax code. But that doesn't mean they've given up on healthcare completely.
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National park fee increase: A much-needed fix or a burden for visitors?
Suzanne Mason Recreation & LeisureVisiting a national park during peak season may soon cost more than double the current price at some of the most popular national parks across the country under a new Department of Interior proposal.
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VA proposed rule would expand healthcare access through telehealth
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcarePresident Donald Trump announced in August that new efforts were required to better use technology to improve healthcare for veterans and greatly expand their access to care, especially for mental healthcare and suicide prevention.
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Prime question: Is Amazon’s HQ2 worth the cost of delivery?
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentPoliticians across the U.S. are scrambling to entice Amazon to build its second headquarters — and the 50,000 jobs that come with it — in their region. In fact, the world's largest online retailer announced this week that it has received 238 proposals for Amazon HQ2.
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Infrastructure still needs help, but can the US afford it?
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsCities are not defined by a collection of buildings but rather by a deep web of movements, people, products or ideas. And it is infrastructure that knits together the different components of a city — where we live, work and play. It is also what links cities to each other globally.
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