Perspectives on government technology, community impact, and public service.
Policy Oct 15, 2026
Background The policy environment for agencies implementing federal policies and programs today is highly unpredictable. Delayed rule-making, court cases blocking policy change, and new initiatives announced with little notice can…
Technology Sep 24, 2026
Why agencies that depend on transferred data need a multi-faceted quality approach. By Angus Irvine, Senior Vice President, IdeaCrewSeptember 2026 Every public agency runs on data it did not create:…
Technology Sep 14, 2026
Five ways marketplaces can use 2027 to prepare for a change that makes documentation a condition of coverage.
Technology Nov 1, 2021
Maine's new state-based marketplace launched on November 1, 2021, transitioning every enrolled Mainer in eight months — the fastest such transition in the country.
Technology Oct 15, 2020
Built once, shared widely — IdeaCrew's open-source ICHRA affordability calculator was adopted by 14 state-based marketplaces for the 2020 open enrollment season.
Technology Nov 30, 2018
DC Health Link, operated on IdeaCrew's platform, earned the AWS City on a Cloud Innovation Award for the second time, recognizing innovative use of cloud technology in public service.
Technology Jan 5, 2014
DC Health Link enrolled Members of Congress on time during its first open enrollment, standing up a dedicated congressional portal in just six weeks.
