October 4, 2012
By: Deborah A. Temkin, Ph.D., Bullying Prevention Coordinator, U.S. Department of Education
One of the challenges with social media in the federal government is how to interact directly with followers. Often, we have limited capacity to reply to direct questions. Holding events such as a twitter townhall, however, allows a set timeframe for followers to directly interact with government representatives.
October 3, 2012
HHS is working aggressively to provide easy access to vast warehouses of health data and information. The HealthCare Finder API is one of the largest, and U.S. News & World Report has used this to create a tool to help consumers find the best health insurance plans for their specific needs.
October 3, 2012
By: J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health (Acting), Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Calling all software developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators – the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks your help in empowering women in minority and underserved communities to fight and prevent cancer.
October 3, 2012
By: Richard Stapleton, Deputy Director, Web Communications and New Media Division
Find out what interaction with the public means to us on the HHS Digital Strategy website and Digitalk blog.