Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
VA Official Touts Progress on EHR Modernization Project
The Department of Veterans Affairs is making “real progress” in its push to deploy its new electronic health record at 13 VA medical facilities next year, according to a top agency official, according to NextGov.
Interior Exploring AI Use to Address Probate Backlog in Tribal Communities
The Department of the Interior is evaluating the use of artificial intelligence as a potential tool to alleviate the backlog of probate cases it manages in tribal communities, according to FedScoop.
How 21st Century IDEA Set a Higher Standard for Customer Experience
President Donald Trump signed the 21st Century IDEA into law in December 2018, and it pushed agencies to develop a digital-first approach to customer experience that laid down a blueprint for a more modern, digital-first federal government, as highlighted by Federal News Network.
USTPO Touts Success in AI Applications
The U.S. Patent and Trade Office has initiated several AI-driven programs — such as the Scout chatbot assistant and PE2E search tool — in an effort to streamline the work done by human employees, according to FedScoop.
Trump EO Pumps Brakes on Software Security Requirements
The Trump administration is taking a step back on governmentwide software security requirements and setting up an industry consortium to develop guidance around the implementation of secure software development practices, according to Federal News Network.
NSF Seeks Input on Focus Areas for its Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate The National Science Foundation is looking for public feedback on potential updates to the focus areas for its component aimed at accelerating the development of breakthrough technologies, according to FedScoop.
