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Katherine MacPhail

Staff Writer/Researcher
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Katherine MacPhail is a Staff Writer and Researcher for GovCIO Media & Research, where she covers IT across federal health and civilian agencies.
 
Katherine earned her bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The Oberlin Review after holding the positions of Arts & Culture Editor, Staff Writer and Production Editor. She joined the GovCIO Media & Research team in November 2021.
 
Originally from Durham, North Carolina, she loves live music, rock climbing and books. 

Articles


Secret Service Pursues Pandemic-Relief Fraud, Crypto Laundering
FBI
Secret Service Pursues Pandemic-Relief Fraud, Crypto Laundering
Following the loss of billions of dollars to pandemic-relief fraud, the White House is elevating efforts to combat other fraud in government relief programs.

5G Investments at Energy Poised to Transform Wireless Communications
DOE
5G Investments at Energy Poised to Transform Wireless Communications
The department's national labs are developing new 5G capabilities.

NIST's Vision for the Future of Smart Health Care Systems
NIST
NIST's Vision for the Future of Smart Health Care Systems
The agency's software chief has a framework for technology's impact on health IT.

IRS Shares Knowledge Management Insights, Successes With DOD for JADC2
IRS
IRS Shares Knowledge Management Insights, Successes With DOD for JADC2
A years-long knowledge management effort is helping the agency stay agile with a shifting workforce.

The Defense Information Systems Agency command center at Fort Meade, MD. Photo by John Kandrac.
DISA
Thunderdome is DISA’s 'Trial-By-Fire' Answer to Zero Trust Architecture
The agency is tackling cybersecurity challenges head-on through its new prototype.

The exterior of the us environmental protection agency building in Washington, DC.
Environmental Protection Agency
White House Proposes Record EPA Funding to Tackle Climate Crisis, Environmental Justice
The budget includes a $2.3 billion increase in funding for the agency.

Redesigned CMS ACO Emphasizes Health Equity
CMS
Redesigned CMS ACO Emphasizes Health Equity
CMS is managing a data-driven effort to improve beneficiaries' quality of care.

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CMS
CMS Making Strides on Mission-Driven Modernization
The agency plans to modernize its major business processes, such as the claims payment system.

Keys to Accelerating Zero Trust Implementation
Leidos
Keys to Accelerating Zero Trust Implementation
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to zero trust, but it requires close attention to tech and culture.

CMS is Depending on Data to Drive Health Equity
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS is Depending on Data to Drive Health Equity
Health equity is a key policy initiative for the CMS, and data as at the core of its decision-making.

A Multi-Pronged Approach to Securing Identity Data
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A Multi-Pronged Approach to Securing Identity Data
Agencies are relying on strategies like data minimization and supply chain risk assessments to protect sensitive information.

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DOE
In the New Hybrid Environment, Government Balances Workforce Efficiency with Resiliency 
Agencies are leveraging teleworking tools alongside in-person collaboration.

DOE, USPTO Navigate Modernization Ahead of a Hybrid Workforce
Department of Energy
DOE, USPTO Navigate Modernization Ahead of a Hybrid Workforce
Successful IT adoption comes down to winning over your workforce.

Agency Leaders Tout VA Work Ahead of PMA Priorities
President's Management Agenda
Agency Leaders Tout VA Work Ahead of PMA Priorities
A new management supplement to the president's management agenda focuses on strengthening the federal workforce, improving program delivery and advancing equity.

Inside the FBI’s First Shark Tank Season
RPA
Inside the FBI’s First Shark Tank Season
The agency kicked off its innovation competition with new RPA initiatives.

Ginne Mae is Experimenting With Emerging Technologies
Ginnie Mae
Ginnie Mae is Experimenting With Emerging Technologies
A lab within the Department of Housing and Urban Development is exploring how automation can impact financial and recruiting processes.

CMS Sees Funding Boosts in Open Enrollment Outreach Campaigns
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS Sees Funding Boosts for CX in Open Enrollment Campaigns
The agency made several enhancements to its websites and communication strategies to help consumers access marketplace coverage.

The Federal Push for Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation
Back to Basics
The Federal Push for Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation
An executive order calls on agencies to implement CDM among other cybersecurity measures like zero trust.

CMS, VA Talk EHR Interoperability Initiatives
electronic health records
CMS, VA Talk EHR Interoperability Initiatives
Health care agencies are implementing new technologies for enhanced data exchange.

Biden Agenda to Feature Workforce, Acquisition Priorities
Federal Workforce
Biden Agenda to Feature Workforce, Acquisition Priorities
The President’s Management Agenda identifies IT and data as foundational tools for mission delivery.
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