WASHINGTON, April 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Health and Human Services Department Wednesday announced the appointment of a permanent national coordinator for health information technology.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- A U.S. federal agency has unveiled a new electronic tool that helps primary care clinicians to recommend preventive services for patients.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. government auditors are examining skyrocketing costs associated with transporting Medicaid patients in the United States, the government said.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush issued an executive order directing U.S. agencies to analyze the cost and quality of healthcare services and inform beneficiaries.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has awarded a $13.7 million program management services contract.

DALLAS, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Affiliated Computer Services Inc. said Wednesday it signed a $19.9 million contract with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

HERNDON, Va., May 1 (UPI) -- San Diego County let a 7-year, $170 million contract to a U.S. consortium for information technology and telecommunications services.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Arkansas health officials warn residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes after the first West Nile virus death since 2002.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- HHS has named a bipartisan governor duo to its Medicaid Commission, the agency said Wednesday.