Management

For Federal Healthcare Agencies, a Case for Better AI Outcomes

As officials increasingly turn to algorithms for assistance, they should be wary of tools that make harnessing artificial intelligence look easy.

Management

Is America Ready For a Possible COVID-19 Pandemic?

With coronavirus dominating the news, how ready is the United States for a possible COVID-19 pandemic? An expert explains what you need to know.

Management

A Message for Trump: When Americans Lose Faith in Government, Presidents Pay a Price

The management failures that swirled around the government’s initial response to Katrina seriously damaged President Bush.

Management

White House Pledges to Protect Employees From Coronavirus, Let Experts Speak

The promise follows reports of federal officials facing gag orders and being improperly exposed to the virus.

Management

Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus

The CDC designed a flawed test for COVID-19, then took weeks to figure out a fix so state and local labs could use it. New York still doesn’t trust the test’s accuracy.

Defense

The Federal Government Should Go to War With the Coronavirus, Today

A bipartisan federal effort, leading to a military-style assault, is necessary to contain the virus that has the potential to infect 40%-70% of the world’s population within a year.  

Management

You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus

Most cases are not life-threatening, which is also what makes the virus a historic challenge to contain.

Management

Trump Administration Prepares for Rapid Growth of U.S. Coronavirus Cases

Agencies acknowledge some bumps in the road as they prepare for inevitable domestic outbreak.

Management

GovExec Daily: The Coronavirus Response

Eric Katz and Kate Queram talk to the podcast about pandemic planning and emergency preparedness.

Management

Analysis: A Coronavirus Quarantine in America Could Be a Giant Legal Mess

America’s defense against epidemics is divided among more than 2,000 individual public-health departments, which makes implementing a national strategy very difficult.

Workforce

U.S. Workplaces Are Nowhere Near Ready to Contain a Coronavirus Outbreak

Americans tend to work even when they are sick, in part because of a lack of paid sick leave.

Management

How Federal Agencies Are Responding to the New Coronavirus Outbreak

CDC and the White House are tapping $105 million for initial efforts while deploying employees around the country.