The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

16:09

National Health Safety Network has a mission to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/29

One of the main tools the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has to help it control and prevent is the National Health Safety Network (NHSN). As the nation’s most widely used healthcare-associated infection tracking system, it ensures the folks whose job it is to help patients are being protected themselves. For an overview of how the NHSN works and the role it plays in CDC's mission, we welcome Arjun Srinivasan, Deputy Director for Program Improvement in the Division of Healthcare

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54:15

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- October 29, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin National Health Safety Network has a mission to protect the patient and the healthcare worker A new national park for a long-ago American heroine? A look inside the latest White House artificial intelligence memo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12:15

A new source of rising cost and oversight for Medicare

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

The rise of telemedicine means more people are monitored remotely. Medicare pays for a lot of remote monitoring. But according to the Health and Human Services inspector general, Medicare officials need a lot more insight into who's monitored remotely and why. Joining me with the details, the HHS Deputy Inspector General for Evaluation and Inspections, Ann Maxwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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10:05

At least two branches of government are hell-bent on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

With less than two weeks before the election, the White House released a national security memorandum on artificial intelligence. Lots of provisions for keeping the U.S. at the forefront of safe and ethical AI. Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan joins on this and a few things happening on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:43

How to keep employees with disabilities from leaving...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

The government is pretty good about hiring people with disabilities. But sometimes not so good at keeping them. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission did a detailed study of what it takes to retain people with disabilities. Here with more, the social science research analyst in the EEOC's Office of Federal Operations, Karren Brummond. https://www.eeoc.gov/retaining-persons-disabilities-federal-workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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13:19

Bipartisan task force issues cybersecurity policy...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

A bipartisan task force convened by Auburn University is out with a cybersecurity policy blueprint for the next administration. The group has dozens of recommendations, including one to strengthen the authorities of the White House Office of the National Cyber director. For more Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with two of the task force members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50:55

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- October 28, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin How to keep employees with disabilities from leaving your agency A new source of rising cost and oversight for Medicare At least two branches of government are hell-bent on artificial intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:48

DoD, SBA to pour over $2.8 billion into small businesses

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/28

The Defense Department and the Small Business Administration are pouring more than $2.8 billion into startups and other small businesses developing technologies deemed vital to national security. This is all through the new program called the Small Business Investment Company critical technology initiative. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis joins us with more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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51:04

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Oct. 25, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/25

On today's episode of The Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Retiring at the end of this year? Hope you've completed your homework A fresh federal effort at reducing homelessness The State Department renamed its CIO office. That only the start of change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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10:19

Retiring at the end of this year? Hope you've...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/25

Lots of federal employees like to pin their retirements to the end of the year. It makes for nice closure on a career. But if you mean this year, there's no time to lose. Retirement is all about the planning you do ahead of time. I got the lowdown from one of the top retirement planning experts, Tammy Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:48

A fresh federal effort at reducing homelessness

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/25

Few problems seem as intractable as homelessness. Get one person into housing, and two more end up under a bridge. Now the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness plans a fresh run at prevention, with what it calls its first-ever prevention framework. Joining the Federal Drive with details, the council's executive director, Jeff Olivet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:12

Federal employee satisfaction linked to higher agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/25

Agencies with high employee satisfaction scores tend to also have high performance scores. That's according to research by the Partnership for Public Service. For more on the viewpoint survey and performance connection, Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman spoke with the Partnership’s Senior Manager for Data Science and Strategy, Brandon Lardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:43

Federal employee engagement, satisfaction on the rise...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/25

Agencies now have the results of the 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, FEVS. So what should they do with that knowledge? The Chief Human Capital Officers Council has been helping agency managers understand and respond to the FEVS results. And looking at ways to support the HR workforce, and better use human capital data. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman recently spoke with CHCO Council Executive Director, Colleen Heller-Stein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:22

OFPP looks to shore up acquisition workforce

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

In a memo released this morning, OFPP details four new initiatives to train, develop and retain contracting officers and other acquisition employees. Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller got exclusive details from OFPP senior advisor Christine Harada.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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10:43

Estate planning is important, especially for military...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

Anyone with a career, assets and perhaps a family needs a little estate planning. It might be arcane, but it matters unless you plan to live forever. Military service members sometimes have higher risks, so they need to think about estate planning too. For some tips, the Federal Drive turned to the president and CEO of the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Brian Luther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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10:49

How the Army uses prize competitions to boost its...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

Prize competitions have grown in popularity. They help agencies find needed new technologies and potential suppliers at low cost, and they introduce new companies to federal business. The Army has had a lot of success with prize competitions. For an update, Tom Temin spoke to the director of the Office of Army Prize Competitions, Dr. Matthew Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:53

HHS pushes for artificial intelligence and behavioral...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

The Health and Human Services department has identified two new priorities. One is improving data used for artificial intelligence. Another is better use of information technology in the delivery of behavior health services. The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology office recently made a series of small awards towards these goals. Joining the Federal Drive with details, public health analyst Alison Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:42

Agencies prep for next phase of ‘zero trust’ cyber...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

Agencies are working to finish zero trust cybersecurity implementation plans by early November. They’ll provide a pulse check on a years-long effort to modernize government cyber defenses. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will be a part of the team analyzing those plans. For what to expect, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday, spoke with CISA’s zero trust initiative lead, Brandy Sanchez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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48:21

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Oct. 24, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/24

On today's episode of The Federal Drive with Tom Temin: HHS pushes for artificial intelligence and behavioral health data How the Army uses prize competitions to boost its small business innovation program Estate planning is important, especially for military members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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48:44

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Oct. 23, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/10/23

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin:The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is urged improve its policy for fission materials Two new HHS programs to help with complicated health challenges Watch out contractors, the Justice Department might be coming for you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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