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IMPACT Podcast SeriesAn Event Not To Miss: FedHealthIT100 AwardsSend a textThis podcast is based on an event dated December 7, 2022. If you missed this event, be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Susan Sharer, the CEO of FedHealthIT about the upcoming 7th Annual FedHealthIT100 Awards and Holiday Celebration taking place at the Hilton, in McLean, VA. It will be a high-energy event bringing together senior Healthcare Executives from across the Federal Government and Industry.Register for the event here. ...
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Keeping IT BriefTurning Post-Traumatic Stress into Post-Traumatic GrowthModern Warrior LIVE is a uniquely immersive narrative and music experience that chronicles the transition from combat to civilian life. The production was originally created as a live performance, and we have delivered over 125 shows reaching more than 10,000 veterans and 20,000 civilians, and connected more than 4,000 veterans to local veterans and mental health service organizations since its inception. In addition to resuming live performances post-pandemic, our completed film adaptation serves as a way to reach and impact more communities around the country. Today we speak to the production’s co-creator, combat veteran Jaymes Poling. Jaym...
2022-11-1709 minIMPACT Podcast SeriesTaking the Lead In the Healthcare SpaceSend a textToday we speak to Julie Hoyte, an Army-trained and registered radiology technologist who has started a company that is making strides on the post Covid world. Julie HoyteJulie Hoyte, HITS CEO, is an Army-trained & registered radiology technologist, has her BS in Nursing from the University of Rochester, and MS in Public Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration from Troy University. She possesses over 25 years of diverse military & civilian healthcare, and health IT experience as an imaging informaticist. She is the proud mother to a Fleet Marine Fo...
2022-11-1613 minKeeping IT BriefTaking a Look Inside CMS’ batCAVE InitiativeWith public health crises like COVID-19, the importance of modernizing IT infrastructure to adapt to healthcare challenges is paramount for federal agencies. As agencies like CMS are working towards modernization, they are faced with many logistical issues that make rapid implementation infrastructure difficult. GitLab Public Sector teamed up with RVCM to support CMS’ batCAVE initiative enabling the agency to develop and deploy software changes at a fast, scalable and efficient rate, all while balancing security and resiliency. By leveraging GitLab’s complete DevOps platform, CMS has: · Increased transparency between partners and customers
2022-11-1016 minIMPACT Podcast SeriesThe Importance of Passion in HealthcareSend a textTaking advantage of every opportunity and chance to grow is the key to achieving career goals. Today we discuss being an impactful leader with Claudine Beron the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Initiate Government Solutions. Claudine Beron, PMP, Chief Executive Officer, Initiate Government Solutions, LLCClaudine Beron, MA, PMP, is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Initiate Government Solutions. Claudine has more than 30 years of experience in health information technology. Ms. Beron’s experience includes large scale information systems and information technology impl...
2022-11-0907 minKeeping IT BriefIdentifying and Addressing Healthcare DeficitsThe amount of available healthcare data is increasing exponentially. When managed correctly, this data is not only valuable for individual patient care, but can be utilized to address large scale health trends or care deficits. Today we speak with Karen Chan from National Government Solutions on how bridging gaps in care is possible with the right technology, data, and strategic approach. Healthcare organizations are now leveraging data analytics to identify and minimize gaps in care. National Government Services leads an initiative to combine available federal data and emerging technologies to determine and address care deficits. K...
2022-11-0308 minIMPACT Podcast SeriesNIH CISO Provides Insight on Future of FedHealthITSend a textToday we get a feel for the mentors that can really make a difference in a person’s career with a chat with Jothi Dugar first Chief Information Security Officer at the National Institutes of Health, Center for Information Technology as well as the Acting Deputy Director. Jothi Dugar, Acting Deputy Director, CISO, Wellness/Life Coach, Author, SpeakerJothi Dugar is a leader in the Cybersecurity field, and currently functioning as the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the National Institutes of Health, Cent...
2022-11-0221 minKeeping IT BriefMHS Video Connect – Telehealth Re-envisionedWhen military patients live far from their health clinic or hospital, or they find traveling for in-person treatment difficult, obtaining quality care when and how they need it can be challenging. Military Health System (MHS) Video Connect (MHS VC) is a secure, live, web-based solution providing accessible care to active-duty service members, Veterans, and their family members. In 2021, the Leidos Partnership for Defense Health deployed MHS VC to CONUS locations in just eight months, providing critical capability during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of July 2022, MHS VC is deployed to all Military Treatment Facilities worldwide a...
2022-10-2707 minIMPACT Podcast SeriesA Can’t-Miss Event: The 5th Annual Leading for Impact, Women in Leadership AwardsSend a textThis podcast is based on an event dated November 1, 2022. If you missed this event, be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Megan Murray, the Executive Director of Programs & Outreach for G2xchange, Milemarker10 and FedHealthIT about the upcoming The 5th Annual Leading for Impact, Women in Leadership Awards taking place at The National Press Club in Washington, DC. This high-energy, in-person conference will feature an engaging mix of keynote presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions, and a networking reception. Topics will center around...
2022-10-2604 minKeeping IT BriefHow Important is AI in The Healthcare Space?Today we have a team from Accenture Federal Services discussing the use of AI on health care – the opportunities for improved outcomes, the need for responsible approaches in data collection and AI application, and how we can improve the adoption and experience among medical professionals and patients.Dr. Ron Moody, Chief Medical OfficerDr. Moody is the Chief Medical Officer at Accenture Federal Services. He’s a retired Army Colonel who served for over two decades. As Chief Medical Officer for Accenture Federal Services, he is committed to d...
2022-10-2013 minKeeping IT BriefA Passion for Driving Mission OutcomesToday we are focusing on a woman making an impact in the FedHealth IT space with a conversation with Arveen Kohli the founder, president and CEO of 11th Dimension Services. Arveen Kohli, Founder, President and CEOFounder and CEO, Arveen Kohli, is a zealous small business entrepreneur who comes from humble minority roots. Her fervor to serve the U.S. Federal, State, City, County Governments is aided by her yearning to pay forward as an immigrant, and a woman of color.https://www.linkedin.com/in/arveen-kohli-2b87b17/...
2022-10-1311 minIMPACT Podcast SeriesMaking a Splash in the FedHealthIT SpaceSend a textHighlighting the women making a splash in the FedHealthIT Industry.Today we hear from Lauren Thompson of Principal Innovation, LLC, “I’ve always wanted to make a difference.” Lauren Thompson, Principal Innovation, LLCLauren Thompson, Ph.D. is a leader, consultant and coach with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Throughout her career, Dr. Thompson has focused on building the quality and capacity of the U.S. health care system to enhance the delivery of care across organizational boundaries through interoperable health systems. Her lea...
2022-10-1207 minKeeping IT BriefImproving Healthcare with Federal IT ModernizationFederal IT modernization is the ideal way for organizations to accelerate mission outcomes. Though successful modernization can be easier said than done, a few key steps such as retaining agile talent and prioritizing CX and UX needs can ensure that organizations effectively bolster their modernization efforts.Today we speak with Jane Hite-Syed, Vice President, COO, National Government Services on how IT modernization has the potential to significantly improve the federal healthcare space, but agencies must be willing to adapt to shifting expectations, keep data systems secure, and use investments for retaining and developing talent.
2022-10-0608 minKeeping IT BriefHow digital workflows can enable federal healthcareTaking a look at how federal healthcare can benefit from digital workflows with Mobeen Vaid, Advisory Solutions Consultant from ServiceNow.Mobeen Vaid, Advisory Solutions Consultant, ServiceNowMobeen Vaid is an Advisory Solutions Consultant at ServiceNow as part of the company’s Federal Healthcare team. He has over 15 years in federal healthcare, nearly ten of which focused on federal cyber initiatives and programs. In his current role, Mobeen works closely with different Operating Divisions at Health and Human Services (HHS), helping them achieve IT transformation goals and align ServiceNow solutions with the aims of the...
2022-09-2908 minKeeping IT BriefEnhancing Clinical Pathways with Technology On today’s Keeping IT Brief, Jurgen Kanagalingam the Senior Solutions Consultant at ServiceNow discusses how technology can help agencies provide improved patient outcomes in healthcare operations.Jurgen Kanagalingam, Senior Solutions Consultant, ServiceNow Jurgen Kanagalingam is a Senior Solutions Consultant at ServiceNow supports modernization efforts at Veterans Affairs. He has over 15 years of experience working with federal agencies, much of that time working with program leadership helping to identify and evaluate technologies that can help them execute their mission more effectively. Throughout his career, Jurgen has had the privil...
2022-09-1508 minKeeping IT BriefA Focus on Collaboration in the IT IndustryReview of the real-world challenges encountered in clinical research as it becomes both more digital/virtual and involves more diverse teams - particularly problems and opportunities related to collaboration, security, and data interoperability.Today we speak to Edward O’Connor of ManTech on his insights.Edward F. O’ConnorSubject Matter Expert – ManTech HealthEdward has over 20 years’ experience as a software developer, enterprise architect, and technology executive – and currently serves as a subject matter expert in ManTech International’s health division. He is focused on artificial i...
2022-09-0112 minKeeping IT BriefA Look At The CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection ProgramThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) program is modernizing the nation’s public health system’s disease-investigation capabilities by integrating traditional epidemiology with next-generation genomic sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics to look at pathogens in new ways. Innovations developed through AMD yield insights into disease-causing microbes and how to stop them; identify known and emerging infectious pathogens; find disease outbreaks faster; understand, monitor, and control antimicrobial resistance; and develop and target measures to protect people’s health.Leidos’ scientists and technical experts received a 2022 Innovation Award from FedHealthIT for their work supporting the AMD pr...
2022-08-1806 minKeeping IT BriefAn Impactful Event Not To Miss At DHITSThis podcast is based on an event dated August 16, 2022. If you miss this event, be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Susan Sharer, the CEO of FedHealthIT about the upcoming Women in Leadership Luncheon taking place during DHITS in Florida.Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/attending-dhits-leading-for-impact-women-in-leadership-luncheon-on-816-tickets-356965161407 Keeping IT Brief with Mary Ann Brown features quick, insightful conversations with government and industry leaders on federal IT, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies shaping the future of go...
2022-08-1105 minKeeping IT BriefOvercoming Barriers in Social Determinants of HealthEight in ten physicians believe the United States cannot improve health outcomes or reduce health care costs without addressing social factors that affect patient health. Social Determinants of Health/Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) include socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood/social and physical environment, nutrition and food security, health care access and more. Today Kamala Green of NGS takes a look at when a patient faces various challenges across these sectors, it truly inhibits their ability to seek professional medical help and primary health care.About Kamala GreenIn her current p...
2022-08-0412 minKeeping IT BriefKeeping Data in Motion in the Future of Medical Records SystemsIt’s hard to believe that for the first decades of the information age, the U.S. military kept track of health records for millions of active-duty soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen, support staff, and retired service members using pens and pencils, typewriters, copy machines, and snail-mail. Unsurprisingly, errors were all too common, as people were involved in every transaction. As hard as healthcare staff worked to get it all right, mistakes still happened, records were impacted, and patients often suffered the consequences. Today we speak with Rob Carey, the President of Cloudera Government Soultions on how a successful EHR...
2022-07-2819 minKeeping IT BriefGrowing AI Trust With Federal AgenciesThe increasing use and adoption of AI across the Federal Government shines a growing spotlight on the potential risks and vulnerabilities facing government agencies and their stakeholders. As the need for AI technologies are being rapidly adopted and implemented across the government, effective AI risk management becomes increasingly essential. KPMG Managing Director Mike Peckham explores Trusted AI and provides insight into the steps Federal agencies can take to better understand their AI risk posture. Mike Peckham, KPMG Managing DirectorMike is a financial services and large-scale Change Management leader. With...
2022-07-2109 minKeeping IT BriefThe Future of Advanced Patient CareDr. Rod Fontecilla of Guidehouse joins us today to discuss how digital twins can advance patient care via simulation environments and immersive experiences to improve efficiency across clinical facilities, medical centers, and outpatient clinics, as well as advance personalized medicine.Rod Fontecilla, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, GuidehouseDr. Fontecilla has more than 30 years of experience in implementing large and complex mission-critical IT solutions for both the federal government and commercial sector. He oversees Guidehouse’s strategic research and development efforts, advances initiatives to expand corporate technical competencies and capabilities, and fos...
2022-07-1409 minKeeping IT BriefUsing Innovation to Combat Mental Health in VA and MHSRates of suicide are increasing among members of the military. This podcast will explore of new technologies like automation and asynchronous tools can help address the growing behavioral health crisis and reach more people in need. Mitch Mitchell, VP Government Solutions AmwellW.B. “Mitch” Mitchell currently serves as Group Vice President, Government Solutions with Amwell. Mitch is a senior strategy and management professional with over 25 years passionately building businesses in healthcare and information technology. He combines expertise in Military and Veteran’s Health, Telemedicine, Federal Health Programs, Patient Engagement and Clinical eHealth Strateg...
2022-06-3012 minKeeping IT BriefAiding Government Agencies in Accomplishing CX and Service DeliveryToday we have a discussion with the CEO of Anthro-Tech on the importance of putting people at the center of everything companies do, which is a change that not everyone is going to love, but in the end, it will help the federal government be more efficient and effective in delivering usable and accessible services and solutions to improve people’s lives. Suzanne Boyd, CEO and Founder, Anthro-TechSuzanne is the Founder and CEO of Anthro-Tech. She has more than 20 years of experience in leading user-centered design and customer research initiatives for government ag...
2022-06-2309 minKeeping IT BriefImplementing CX and HCD for Meaningful Change in the Healthcare Landscape Addressing President Biden’s Customer Experience (CX) Mandate in Federal Health In December 2021, President Biden published an Executive Order that mandated federal agencies to adopt the customer experience (CX) approach in their primary strategy and operations. Biden stated that “the government’s primary mission is to serve. By placing people at the center of everything we do, the government will be able to deliver timely, modern and secure services to you — the people.”With December’s EO and the recent news from OMB, the White House wants to fundamentally change the way Americans access government services and...
2022-06-1610 minKeeping IT BriefAccelerating Innovation and Driving Progress in the Government Space Today we focus on accelerating innovation in the federal government and how industry partners can support the process, with JP Marcelino who leads the Modeling and Simulation strategy for Dell Technologies. JP Marcelino JP leads the Modeling and Simulation strategy for Dell Technologies. His responsibilities include technology verticals such as AI & Machine Learning, AR/VR, Simulation and Digital Twin. He currently manages partners including Nvidia, Intel, Cloudera, LIQID, Beast Code, McLaren and others to help position Dell as a partner to our federal customers in shaping their Modeling and Simulation stra...
2022-06-0911 minKeeping IT BriefThe Difference Between IT Modernization and Digital TransformationToday we speak to an industry expert on the difference between IT Modernization and Digital Transformation and what it all means in updating your systems and preparing for the future.David Marsh, Industry Principal, FederalDavid joined Pega in January of 2020 and has been providing strategic insight, guidance, and support to our Federal Civilian team. He monitors industry and government IT trends, develops targeted campaigns, publishes blogs, and develops content to support business growth. Additionally, David participates in thought leadership roundtables and moderates discussions to increase awareness a...
2022-06-0212 minKeeping IT BriefAn Event Not To Miss: The 2022 FedHealthIT Innovation AwardsThis podcast is based on an event dated June 7, 2022. If you missed this event, be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Megan Murray, the Executive Director of Programs & Outreach for FedHealthIT about the upcoming Innovation Awards taking place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This high-energy event includes a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, and rapid-fire talks featuring Federal Government leaders focused on agency priorities, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
2022-06-0204 minKeeping IT BriefIntroducing Afternoon Tea with Theresa HolderWe are excited to announce a new podcast coming soon to the G2Xchange platform! It’s all about the “tea” behind the stories in Government Business. Theresa Holder will dig into how government and industry leaders make the tough decisions behind the biggest contract awards and career moves you only hear about “after the fact”. Real conversations about the things that are shifting the paradigm in both government and industry directly from the leaders that are behind the transformative shifts. About our Host: Ms. Theresa Holder has over 20 years of experience working in the...
2022-05-2602 minKeeping IT BriefAdding Phishing Resistant Technology in CybersecurityTaking a look at modern, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication options and how companies, such as Yubico, are working with federal agencies to strengthen their cybersecurity postures. Jeff Phillips, VP Public Sector, YubicoJeff Phillips is Vice President, Public Sector at Yubico, where he oversees federal and SLED activities in North America. Jeff is a technology industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, cyber security, compliance, distributed architecture, IDM, and multi-factor authentication. Prior to Yubico, Jeff was focused on public sector engagements at Dell, SecureAuth, BeyondTrust, Quest Software, and NetPro. Jeff hol...
2022-05-1906 minKeeping IT BriefAdvancing Digital Health in MHS With wins of Innovation and Disruptive Tech awards under their belt, the Science Director at TATRC discusses the innovative approaches they’ve made with and the future of NETCCN, an evolving network of clinical care teams that provide expert medical advice to anyone who needs it, wherever they may be, using network enabled mobile devices such as – cell phones, tablets, computers. Fundamentally, Matt Quinn Matt Quinn is Science Director for the Army’s Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) and leads efforts by TATRC’s research & development teams to forge the future by fusing data...
2022-05-1220 minKeeping IT BriefSupporting NIH Research Through N3C Today on Keeping IT Brief, Dr. William Kassler of Palantir, would like to discuss the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (known as N3C)—a unique national EHR data repository bringing together health care records across 70+ institutions to help researchers better understand COVID. Bringing together EHR data across institutions—especially at this scale—is challenging. Institutions rely on different data models, have different data quality issues, and seek assurances around the privacy and security of their data. Linking relevant data beyond EHR records in a way that preserves patient privacy is an additional challenge. To overcome these challenges, N3C establi...
2022-05-0513 minKeeping IT BriefUsing Digital Modernization to Maintain EfficiencyDigital modernization aims to ensure companies attain maximum IT efficiency and security by leveraging technology and tools. Key to these achievements are how we develop and tailor a delivery model that helps address gaps, bring in innovation and generate value to all stakeholders.In today’s Keeping IT Brief, we will explore what it means to deliver value, the role of User Experience and Product Strategy to bring about value through digital modernization process in providing services to the federal government. Yoseph Asfaw, Chief Technology Officer for Leidos CMS...
2022-04-2812 minKeeping IT BriefA Deep Dive Into Tele-Pain NeuromodulationToday we discuss the benefits of Tele-Pain Neuromodulation. TP-NM is a noninvasive brain stimulation that involves the application of low amplitude direct current via surface electrodes on the scalp. It is used as a treatment for conditions like Parkinson’s disease because of its capability to influence cognitive, motor and behavioral processes. Let’s learn more. Dr. Ralph Monte, clinical psychologistDr. Ralph Monte is a clinical psychologist specializing in chronic pain, working at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an Adjunct Assistan...
2022-04-2108 minKeeping IT BriefGovernment Data Moderinzation StrategiesOn today’s episode of Keeping IT Brief, we speak with Donna Knutson, the Associate Director of Guidehouse on broader public health data modernization that pertains not just to federal sector, but also state and local and commercial. Donna Knutson, Associate Director at GuidehouseWith more than 30 years of experience, Donna Knutson, PhD, is a public health veteran. Her career spans local, state, and federal public health agencies, as well as non- and for-profit institutions. Throughout the pandemic, Knutson has represented the CDC Office of the Director in the Secretary's Operations Cen...
2022-04-1414 minKeeping IT BriefSocial and Economic Factors That Drive Healthcare Services Kaajal Singh, Director at Guidehouse, joins us for today’s episode of Keeping IT Brief to take a look at how to think about non-clinical health drivers when making enterprise strategy decisions. Kaajal Singh, MHA, Director, GuidehouseWith 15 years in health strategy, operations, analytics, and leadership, Kaajal has served clients domestically and internationally across the federal and commercial sectors. Her recent efforts have been focused on value-based care strategies, including clinical and non-clinical determinants of health, helping organizations and communities better define, implement, and measure initiatives that contribute to improved heal...
2022-04-0709 minKeeping IT BriefMoving to Cloud Based Technologies in Government IT Trends in low-code/no-code solutions in the cloud – Customers wanting to migrate from on-premise systems to the Cloud has been the norm for several years. The commercial industry typically leads the charge on this movement with the Government making a commitment to ride the wave close behind. Most Federal agencies have already issued Cloud BPAs. GSA is gearing up to issue one as well. Today’s episode of Keeping IT Brief dives into this technology trend.Raman Bhasker, Technical Director at Index Analytics Raman is a seasoned techno...
2022-03-3119 minKeeping IT BriefAn Event Not To Miss: The Disruptive Tech Summit This podcast is based on an event dated March 29, 2022. If you missed this event, be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Megan Murray, the Executive Director of Programs & Outreach for G2xchange, Milemarker10 and FedHealthIT about the upcoming Disruptive Tech Summit taking place at AMP Theater at Pike and Rose Center in North Bethesda, MD. It will be an opportunity to hear from the Federal IT innovators and game changers who are positively transforming how Government fulfills its missions.Register for th...
2022-03-2404 minKeeping IT BriefUsing ITIL 4 to Grow Federal Health Organizations In an increasingly fast-paced and complex digital world, organizations are embracing ITIL 4 as the reference framework to accomplish change. Gartner defines digital disruption as “an effect that changes the fundamental expectations and behaviors in a culture, market, industry or process that is caused by, or expressed through, digital capabilities, channels or assets.” Digital disruption is the new norm as technological progresses give rise to new products, services – ever increasing customer demands and expectations. The Information Technology Infrastructure Library Edition 4 (ITIL 4) framework enables organizations to embrace digital transformation in an incremental and proven manner at speed with concepts like high velocit...
2022-03-1714 minKeeping IT BriefAn Impactful Event Not To Miss This podcast is based on an event dated March 15,2022. If you missed this event be sure and check out our list of upcoming events on FedHealthIT.Today we are speaking to Susan Sharer the G2Xchange/FedHealthIT about the upcoming Women in Leadership Luncheon taking place during HIMSS in Florida. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-for-impact-women-in-leadership-luncheon-during-himss-2022-tickets-210121979497Keeping IT Brief with Mary Ann Brown features quick, insightful conversations with government and industry leaders on federal IT, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies shaping the future of government operations....
2022-03-1004 minKeeping IT BriefLeveraging Cloud Technology for Military and Federal HealthAs emerging technologies become an everyday reality embracing a cloud presence can help bolster access to your service offerings. When considering a cloud migration there are several areas to think about to fully leverage cloud technologies and services. Dina Guerrero, Deputy Director Health Information Technology Business Unit, Sentar Inc. Ms. Dina Guerrero has helped develop cyber solutions across DoD and Military Health System components for 25+ years. Supporting military medical IT, she has engineered technically sound and secure solutions for critical systems supporting Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) and MRMC Integrated Cli...
2022-03-0310 minKeeping IT BriefBehind The Scenes: Agency Spotlight: DHA - Building Your 2022 Opportunity RoadmapDid you miss our recent event Agency Spotlight: DHA - Building Your 2022 Opportunity Roadmap, highlighting info from our keynote speakers?Sara Byrd, Senior Capture Manager, Military and Veterans Health Solutions, LeidosJessica Denman, Senior Director, DHA Portfolio, SAIC, former Chief, Acquisition Oversight, PEO DHMSFrancisco Dominicci, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired),Senior Vice President, B.E.A.T. llc, former Chief, Solutions Delivery Division, DHAWalt Engle, President, Chiral Medical Consulting, former, Director Clinical Operations, US ArmyKevin Seeley, C...
2022-02-2408 minKeeping IT BriefDrive your Mission with Multi-Cloud Enablement for Federal AgenciesSo what does a successful cloud platform strategy entail and how can industry better partner with government clients to achieve your goals? Today we speak with Arveen Kohli of Dell Technologies who walks us through the basics. Arveen KohliServices Sales Leader, Dell TechnologiesOver the past five years at Dell Technologies, Arveen has been focused on outcome-based services around IT, Digital, Workplace and Security Transformations. Arveen has recently joined the Dell Civilian business and is invested in growing trusted relationships with partners and customers. Her team is fo...
2022-02-1705 minKeeping IT BriefPrioritizing for the coming year in Federal Health ITAndrew Conn is president of Anthem subsidiary National Government Services (and was also named President of Anthem’s Federal Government Solutions group in September). Early on in his leadership, he laid out a clear and bold vision for the future of the organization – specifically, how the company would come to define the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) of the future, transform its Digital Health component and focus on organizational culture and talent alignment to facilitate real change. Andrew has also extended his vision to include external stakeholder relationships. He prioritized collaborating, problem-solving, and understanding NGS’ federal health clients and business partne...
2022-02-1008 minKeeping IT BriefOperating Model and Transformation with Dell TechnologiesArveen Kohli of Dell Technologies joins us to breakdown the Operating Model-people, processes and technology-and how these important pieces affect an organization's success. She also discusses the risks of not incorporating a change of the operating model in your business. Arveen KohliServices Sales Leader, Dell TechnologiesOver the past five years at Dell Technologies, Arveen has been focused on outcome-based services around IT, Digital, Workplace and Security Transformations. Arveen has recently joined the ...
2022-02-0705 minKeeping IT BriefManaging Healthcare Data Across Government AgenciesToday we are taking an in depth look at the pressing technology issues the healthcare industry is facing with Mitch Newman of Dell Technologies. He dives into how private companies help manage healthcare data across government agencies.About Mitch NewmanBusiness Development Executive, Federal Strategic ProgramsIn his role at Dell Technologies, Mitch helps federal agencies meet their missions with digital transformation and innovative approaches to data management. He has over 30 years of experience in the medical and healthcare industry building and managing teams that h...
2022-01-2708 minKeeping IT BriefIT MODERNIZATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONThe Chief Information Officer of the FDA joins us to take a look at how the FDA is doing things differently then previous efforts and focuses on budget allocation to drive IT Modernization and Transformation.Vid Desai; Chief Information Officer, Food and Drug AdministrationVid Desai is a seasoned technology leader with more than 30 years of experience in the information technology (IT) field, and healthcare and life sciences industries. He has previous experience working for large pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and clinical research organizations (CRO).As the...
2021-12-1613 minKeeping IT BriefFacing Challenges in Federal HealthIT Leading TechnologyThis podcast will focus on the HealthSuite Digital Platform (HSDP) and its critical role in federal health IT, and how it solves for challenges that the industry faces. Dave Davidson of Philips will discuss the platform, as well as provide a forward-looking view of the health IT industry.Dave Davidson started his career at Philips in 2005 as the Technical & Clinical Sales Manager for the enterprise imaging informatics business group. Dave held a number of roles in that business, helping to drive sales to exceed quotas for eight consecutive quarters and doubling its market...
2021-12-0909 minKeeping IT BriefTaking the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Into the FutureSince taking over as Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Cheryl L. Mason was tasked with addressing the impact of Covid on the future of hearings. Taking steps to fast track virtual hearings Mason has taken strides to be sure the inability to meet in person hasn’t stopped the Board’s mission. Cheryl L. Mason serves as the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board). She is the first woman to hold his position. The Board’s mission is conducting hearings and deciding appeals on benefits and services for Veterans and their famili...
2021-11-1820 minKeeping IT BriefMaking an Impact on the Future of ITToday our Executive Director, Programs and Outreach Megan Murray speaks to one of our Impact 2021 speakers Susan Schmitt of SAIC on talking a look at the workforce of tomorrow and how women are playing an important role in the IT community. Susan SchmittSusan Schmitt is the VP of the Service Management Office within SAIC’s corporate Information Technology Office (ITO). Susan joined SAIC in 1995. Throughout her career she has held numerous positions of increasing authority, leading teams focused on application services, data center management, infrastructure, clou...
2021-11-1107 minKeeping IT BriefHow to Drive the Digital Transformation ChangeWith cultural resistance to change one of the top reasons for failed digital transformation plans in government IT Byron Caswell and Sampada Rajan of ICF examine what this is and how the resistance can be overcome.Byron Caswell, Vice President of Strategic ConsultingByron oversees practice strategy for all of ICF’s Division’s technology delivery practices and leads the Health and Human Services Portfolio for the division following ICF’s acquisition of ITG in 2020. Byron’s team supports customers by providing the full lifecycle of digital transformation services including enterprise architecture directio...
2021-11-0418 minKeeping IT BriefThe Path to VA Certification with Scott Jensen of NVSBCScott Jensen lays out the importance of being certified veteran-owned and/or operated and how that can affect doing business with the VA. What is now just a VA requirement will soon be a requirement to do business with the government. Listen to learn more. Link to the NVSBC conference in November here. Scott Jensen:Scott Jensen is the Executive Director of the National Veteran Small Business Coalition. He has served as the Chief Operations Officer for Team RWB, Chief Executive Officer for Protect Our Defenders and as the Assist...
2021-09-3053 minKeeping IT BriefGetting Ahead with the Vaccine ProgramKaren Chan is leading the NGS effort to support the HRSA and CDC Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program. Her team leverages and analyzes data to determine how best to support the program’s mission: providing the COVID-19 vaccine to our most underserved population. They have been conducting provider education and outreach in support of the Health Centers, and have hosted informational weekly office hours in support of these efforts. They also closely monitor the COVID-19 vaccine inventory for all health centers participating in the program and can incrementally expand as HRSA continues to add Health Centers to the Vaccine Pro...
2021-09-1607 minKeeping IT BriefTake a Moment, Reach OutSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Veteran’s Administration is taking steps to raise awareness around this important issue in their community. Dr. David LaBorde spoke to us on the importance of keeping the conversion going. Below are resources that can help you and your family learn more about suicide prevention.The Veterans Crisis LineSuicide – Make the ConnectionVA’s Suicide Prevention SiteAbout Dr. LaBordeDavid LaBorde, M.D., M.B.A. is the CEO of I...
2021-09-0919 minKeeping IT BriefA look at the Polaris RFP with BDODerek Shaw of BDO discusses the Polaris RFP and the requirements applicants should take into consideration when applying.Derek ShawDerek Shaw is a Managing Director in the Industry Specialty Services Group at BDO with a focus on Government Contracts. Derek has extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions focusing on government contracting aspects, including restructuring proposal development.BDOBDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. They offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and a...
2021-08-3108 minKeeping IT BriefPreparing for Polaris: What to Expect in the Updated Draft RFP pt. 2In this part 2, Red Team Consulting is joining the Keeping IT Brief podcast to share what they anticipate in the updated Polaris Draft RFP. This Q&A-focused episode will answer questions around all your burning questions, including, how the Polaris procurement is different than CIO-SP4, what companies can be doing now to get prepared for Polaris, how to know if your organization is qualified to prime, and much more.Red Team ConsultingRed Team Consulting, LLC (Red Team) is the premier provider of proposal development, capture strategy, pricing, and training...
2021-08-2710 minKeeping IT BriefPreparing for Polaris: What to Expect in the Updated Draft RFP pt.1 Red Team Consulting is joining the Keeping IT Brief podcast to share what they anticipate in the updated Polaris Draft RFP. This Q&A-focused episode will answer questions around all your burning questions, including, how the Polaris procurement is different than CIO-SP4, what companies can be doing now to get prepared for Polaris, how to know if your organization is qualified to prime, and much more.Red Team ConsultingRed Team Consulting, LLC (Red Team) is the premier provider of proposal development, capture strategy, pricing, and training services i...
2021-08-2613 minKeeping IT BriefAssessing Containerization Technology across DHAThis podcast interview with Joseph Davis, a support member of the Defense Health Agency through NIWC-LANT’s Cybersecurity component, discusses how DHA is assessing risk within MHS PaaS, one of the first enterprise system pioneers to feature Kubernetes (K-8’s) orchestrator for containerization technology on Red Hat’s OpenShift container deployment solution for standing up new applications and tools.Joseph Davis is a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert at Sentar and support member of the Defense Health Agency through NIWC-LANT’s Cybersecurity component. Joseph has supported many Cybersecurity elements within the DoD and recently has been part of a team t...
2021-08-1705 minKeeping IT Brief#RockIT in Public Sector with Darryl PeekToday we are enjoying an inspirational interview with Darryl E. Peek II of Google Cloud. As a thought leader, Mr. Peek discusses how to look introspectively when making plans to grow and develop teams.Darryl E. Peek II Mr. Peek is a thought leader who has spent over 15 years providing executive leadership to government organizations and possesses a well-proven set of proficiencies in the areas of acquisitions, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and business operations.In his current role as the Head of Federal Strategic Partnerships, Mr. Pe...
2021-08-1226 minKeeping IT BriefIndustry Innovation An Interview with a Census Technology Strategist, Cloud Computing Program ManagerIn this special podcast, Brock Webb of the Census Bureau joins us to discuss how industry helps Government innovate and how you too can get involved!Brock Webb is the Cloud Program Manager and leads Infrastructure Planning within the Computer Services Directorate at the United States Census Bureau. He recently returned from a yearlong special assignment as a Senior IT Policy Advisor within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). While there, he led the initial implementation of two sections from Title 3 of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act. Brock is a strategic thought leader, innovator, and...
2021-08-1006 minKeeping IT BriefDelivering a Human-Centric Approach to Healthcare with HHS' Oki Mek“HHS is focused on the need to share electronic health records to gain insight into how to assist the mission of HHS to enhance the health and well being of all Americans,” according to Oki Mek. In this edition of Keeping IT Brief, he digs into how this can happen effectively in a large agency like HHS.About Oki MekAs the Senior Advisor to HHS CIO, Oki Mek’s focus is on initiating and leading changes through digital transformation that aims to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans; by providing for ef...
2021-08-0305 minKeeping IT BriefStand Out To Get The Right Recruits for your Federal Healthcare Project Standing out in the competitive and complex hiring process is important in getting the right staff to meet all of your companies needs. Mark J. Tyrrell, the Founder of Right Resources, discusses how whether you need someone for an important project, or someone to join the team full-time, it is crucial to make the people you work with a top priority and understand that starting with the right people makes every project easier.Mark J. Tyrrell – Founder of Right ResourcesMark has recruited professionals in healthcare technology for over a decade. He grad...
2021-07-2911 minKeeping IT BriefDid You Miss It? The 2021 Innovation AwardsWe had an amazing number of speakers at the 2021 Innovation Awards. If you missed it, be sure to check out the full list of winners and register to check out a recording of the event at: https://www.fedhealthit.com/2021/05/2021-fedhealthit-innovation-award-winners-announced/.Here is a bite from Amir Capriles of Pegasystems, one of the event sponsors.Amir CaprilesAmir Capriles is a Vice President at Pegasystems, overseeing all client-facing functions serving the public sector business across the United States. Prior to Pegasystems, A...
2021-07-1602 minKeeping IT BriefThe Sentar/QOMPLX Acquisition Affects on Health ITDoes the Sentar/QOMPLX combined company’s future mean benefits for its customers? The president of Sentar, Darren Kraabel goes over what to expect now and in the future of the Health IT industry.About Darren Kraabel, Sentar PresidentDarren joined the Sentar team in 2019 with over 25 years of experience leading large, mission-focused organizations. Since Darren joined in 2019, Sentar has grown substantially, positioning itself as a leader in cybersecurity. The company’s continued success led to a three-year sales growth of 105 percent in 2020, marking Sentar on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year in a...
2021-07-1507 minKeeping IT BriefTech Talk with CMSA Tech Talk with CMS was one of the highlights of the 2021 FedHealthIT Innovation Awards. The 7th Annual Event recognizes and honors the Federal Health technology and consulting community by celebrating programs nominated and selected by their peers for DRIVING INNOVATION and RESULTS across the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Health, Health and Human Services, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Let’s hear an expert of what he had to say.Quentin Tyson Quentin Tyson is the Chief Technology Officer in the Information System Group, Center for Clinical Standards and Qual...
2021-07-0805 minKeeping IT BriefInsider Look: The Veterans Affairs Office of Technical Integration InteroperabilityAs a 2021 Innovation Award Winner, VA OTI leads a coordinated leadership body focused on ensuring the Veteran journey is seamlessly enabled through interoperability of the systems that support them. Dr. Paul Tibbit’s provides an inside look at the Interoperability Maturity Model (IMM) that provides for measurement of the intangible concept of “Interoperability” between business entities and processes within VA. Paul Tibbits, MD Executive Director, Office of Technical Integration, Department of Veterans Affairs. His Office is an Innovation Program Award winner for 2021. Dr. Paul Tibbits has over 35 years' experience leading change managemen...
2021-06-2417 minKeeping IT BriefCyber intersections between DHA, VA and the Coast GuardDina Guerrero, a recent DHA Cyber Security Engineer joins us to discuss the most daunting cyber alignment challenges of migrating federal medical IT services into one electronic health record system. She dives deep on not only the obstacles but what to expect in the months to come. If you are traveling down this road, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.About Dina GuerroDina Guerrero has served as an IT and cybersecurity professional for over 24 yrs in the DoD military health community as a Government civilian and contractor. She ha...
2021-06-2207 minKeeping IT BriefA Look At Democratizing DataThe team focused on the Democratizing Data project is addressing the challenges of leveraging vast amounts of VHA clinical data to better understand, present, and respond to Veteran issues. Amanda Purnell, a Clinical Data Specialist for the Care and Transformational Initiatives Portfolio of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem discusses how excited the team is to win a 2021 Innovation Award.Amanda Purnell, Clinical Data SpecialistAmanda has been working as Clinical Data Specialist for the Care and Transformational Initiatives Portfolio of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem since October 2020. Prior to that year, she...
2021-06-2205 minKeeping IT BriefStaying Cyber Healthy in Federal HealthThis podcast, featuring Joyce Hunter, Executive Director of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Information (ICIT), discusses the cost of security breaches and the growing importance of cyber security in Healthcare and the steps that can be taken to secure not only industry information related to FedHealth but also that of individuals.About Joyce HunterJoyce Hunter is a strategic-doer and a philanthropreneur. She was appointed by President Barack Obama to the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer for Policy and Planning at the Department of Agriculture (2013-2017) and was the Acting Chief Information...
2021-06-1511 minKeeping IT BriefCompanies Staying Connected with Health information ExchangesHealth Information Exchanges (HIEs) are exploding across the world and here in the US private companies, states and even large counties are launching their own HIEs. Competition to provide the most information about patients to the largest number of providers has high stakes. Companies and organizations looking to improve the customer experience with improved speed, security and reduced cost (as well as trying to become the biggest HIE on the block) will look to merge these existing HIEs. This inherently will cause massive confusion with the use of different patient information nomenclatures, categories and partner designations. Today we speak wi...
2021-06-1005 minKeeping IT BriefFreeing Data and Decoupling IT to Drive Grassroots Innovation in Military HealthThis podcast with Faaruwq Muhammad, Project Execution Lead at SpinSys, discusses how the industry can support Military Health innovation, freeing those with the insight and capability to test, evolve and drive solutions by removing IT as a barrier, and the culture shift required to eliminate the need for IT from every aspect of development.Faaruwq Muhammad brings 25 years in DOD Health IT and Medical Device Lifecycle Management with 20 years of active duty in the US Army. He held Government positions in a DOD ACAT I MAIS program and DHA J6 Solution Delivery Division and a contractor position...
2021-06-0811 minKeeping IT BriefOne-on-One With the Founder of the Veterans Administration’s Solor ProjectDr. Keith Campbell discusses enabling semantic interoperability and High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles through the Solor Project. The Solor Project is a VA-sponsored initiative that seeks to improve patient safety through the improvement of data quality and harmonization of terminology standards.Dr. Keith Campbell, Director for Informatics Architecture at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA):Dr. Keith Campbell, an accomplished physician, informaticist, and computer scientist, is the founder of the Solor project, a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-initiated effort to tackle issues of healthcare data interoperability on a national level. D...
2021-06-0111 minKeeping IT BriefEnsuring Digital Health CybersecurityIs the health care industry ready for the future? MileMarker10 CEO Susan Sharer speaks with Kelly Rozumalski of Booz Allen Hamilton to discuss what Government and contact tracing companies can do, from securing laboratory data to the entire hospital infrastructure, to ensure data is secure.About Kelly RozumalskiKelly Rozumalski, Principal, Secure Connected Health, Booz Allen Hamilton, is a leader in Booz Allen’s secure connected health initiatives and health cybersecurity portfolio across the .gov platform. Based at the firm’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Kelly applies more than a decade of experience driv...
2021-06-0107 minKeeping IT BriefSalesforce in the Government Health IndustryWhen it comes to the health industry there are platforms abound to help with all aspects of the healthcare space. Today we speak to Francis Crump, a Salesforce Developer, who speaks on the impacts Salesforce is making in transforming the healthcare landscape. Francis CrumpFrancis Crump is a Salesforce developer with a specialization in Salesforce AI. Francis began to use Salesforce to help with his lab work back when he was working in the health industry. This interest in the software led to him pivoting and eventually making Salesforce his career.Cap Gemini...
2021-05-2713 minKeeping IT BriefInnovation in the Federal Health Cloud Space as a Small BusinessAaron Stowell, Vice President/CTO of CTAC discusses the value small businesses can make in the Federal cloud marketplace supporting agencies including HHS, and he shares insights on how small businesses can benefit and grow from the innovations coming out of the challenges they face.Aaron Stowell, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leads CTAC’s strategic growth, cloud practice, and innovation initiatives. As CTO, Mr. Stowell explores emerging technologies and their application in the Federal marketplace. Joining CTAC in 2000, he was responsible for the adoption and implementation of countless open source and cloud technologies. Under hi...
2021-05-2513 minKeeping IT BriefInside Look: The Impacts Of Disruptive Technology in GovernmentThere is a lot of talk about disruptive technology in the government sector. Tim Conway of NTT Data takes a look at what is making a big impact and what he feels are the technology imperatives essential to building a future government.Tim Conway:Tim Conway is and Executive Vice President and Group President, Public Sector for NTT DATA Services. Mr. Conway has been at the helm of NTT DATA’ Public Sector organization for over a decade. Under Tim Conway’s leadership NTT DATA’s Public Sector organization has grown significantly to ~$1B business through organic...
2021-05-2008 minKeeping IT BriefThe Federal Government shift from DevOps to DevSecOpsIn this podcast Sameer Kamani, a Solutions Architect at GitLab serving U.S. Public Sector agencies, applies lessons learned as he discusses the major shift in current DevOps to the DevSecOps methodology and how this new thinking will impact compliance and Authorization to Operate.Sameer is a Solutions Architect at GitLab serving U.S. Public Sector agencies. Sameer’s vast experience through multiple roles across agencies has provided him with a unique opportunity to learn and understand how digital transformation is disrupting the Public Sector. With a background in Artificial Intelligence, Sameer looks at business opportunities with a...
2021-05-1816 minKeeping IT BriefAn Inside Look at the State of Cybersecurity in HealthcareThroughout the pandemic, every industry had their share of challenges. Companies across the spectrum of industries moved mountains to keep the lights on, keep the economy going, and adjust to a dramatic change in how business got done. Cindi Bassford of Guidehouse discusses how nothing was more impressive than frontline healthcare workers putting patients first as well as using innovation to get people the care they needed. However, the industry faced bad actors that capitalized on the pandemic’s disruption with cybercriminals exploiting the stresses of the healthcare system for personal gain. She suggests that we have the to...
2021-05-1306 minKeeping IT BriefAn FDA Look at Challenges in Health Laboratory Data InteroperabilityIn early June of last year, HHS announced new laboratory data reporting guidance for COVID-19, citing LOINC In Vitro Diagnostic (LIVD) as the authoritative source of coding for COVID-19 testing. With the number of daily COVID-19 tests continuing to go up in the United States, Dr. Greg Pappas, Associate Director for National Device Surveillance, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food & Drug Administration discusses how the LIVD catalog improved public health reporting for COVID-19 test results.About Greg PappasAs the Associate Director for National Device Surveillance at FDA, Dr. Pappas has played...
2021-05-1110 minKeeping IT BriefBuilding Resilience through IT and Digital TransformationIn this episode, MileMarker10’s Megan Murray speaks with Art delaCruz, President and COO of Team Rubicon. Listen in as they discuss how Team Rubicon successfully mobilized to respond to COVID-19, the importance of building to scale, and how they leveraged their enterprise management system and digital transformation to "get to yes" and broaden their impact.Art delCruz, President and Chief Operation Officer, Team Rubicon:Art delaCruz is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Team Rubicon, a national non-profit that serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills an...
2021-05-0621 minKeeping IT BriefThoughts on Fitness: Preparation, Consistency and FUN!MileMarker10 CEO Susan Sharer sits down virtually with Rob Wilkins, retired US Air Force Master Sergeant and member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). Rob shares his fitness tips and how to stay motivated to get in your best shape, especially during National Fitness Month (May 2021).Honorary, Chairman, MileMarker10 Virtual 5KThe Honorable Rob Wilkins, is a two-term Presidential appointee to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN), a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant, and a fitness expert. Some of his key military assignments included serving on the...
2021-05-0413 minKeeping IT BriefAre Human-Centered Design and Human Systems Integration the Same Thing?Mary Quinn of Leidos will discuss how the systems and products that people use most easily and effectively incorporate human factors into their designs. She will explain the three main components of human-centered design, the ideal scenario for human-system integration, and methods used to validate success.Mary Quinn, Ph.D., is a Leidos Technical Fellow and nationally recognized expert in the social and behavioral sciences with more than 30 years of experience. Her work currently focuses on behavioral applications for intelligence exploitation, human-machine teaming, human systems integration, human-centered design, training, and upskilling. Mary has delivered more than 200...
2021-04-2915 minKeeping IT BriefHow the Federal IT Community Can Engage with Military-Connected EntrepreneursMileMarker10’s Megan Murray speaks with Blake Hogan, CEO of Bunker Labs, to discuss his journey from Marine to entrepreneur, debunk common misconceptions, and explore how the Federal IT Community can engage with military-connected entrepreneurs.Blake Hogan is a Marine Corps Veteran and natural dot connector. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and helping fellow veterans and their spouses launch and grow successful companies. His first company led him to co-found Bunker Labs Austin and Nashville after experiencing the challenges of growing a professional network after leaving active duty. Bunker Labs, now a national not-for-profit, helps the mi...
2021-04-2714 minKeeping IT BriefHelping the VA Become a High-Reliability OrganizationLast year, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) began its journey to becoming a High-Reliability Organization or HRO. Nuclear power and aviation are examples of industries that have applied HRO principles to achieve minimal errors, despite highly hazardous and unpredictable conditions.Today, we are speaking with Dr. Himanshu Singh, the Chief Health Informatics Officer at DSS, Inc., more about this topic. Dr. Singh has had an 18-year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs with his last 8 years in leadership roles. His most recent assignment was the COO/Associate Director at both the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System an...
2021-04-2214 minKeeping IT BriefDriving Organizational Resiliency with Scott BlackburnIn a recent event, Leading for Impact Series: Driving Organizational Resiliency, Scott Blackburn, Partner McKinsey & Company, Former Chief Information Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs; spoke on the current state of the Department of the Veterans Affairs and looked to the future.About Scott BlackburnScott Blackburn is a Partner at McKinsey & Company focusing on the Public Sector, health care, technology, large-scale transformation, and capability building. He focuses on the Veteran space – both making McKinsey more Veteran-friendly and helping Veteran non-profits. Scott returned to McKinsey after leading transformation efforts at the Department of Veterans Af...
2021-04-2005 minKeeping IT BriefChaos is a Ladder: Emerging Tech in the GovernmentIn this edition of Keeping IT Brief, Savan Group CEO Veeral Majmudar and CTO Dan Albarran sit down with G2Xchange President Alexa Tsui to discuss a wide variety of Federal emerging technology topics including: Data Information Management; Data Fracking, Artificial Intelligence vs. Machine Learning vs. Natural Language Processing; Cryptocurrency; and Building Data Information Models. “In our world of data information management, we often see a rush to use emerging technology as ‘the savior’ and while it can absolutely transform an organziation, the value of emerging technology — like AI or RPA — is that they’re only effective if the data y...
2021-04-1516 minKeeping IT BriefDr. Barclay Butler, DHA: Facing Challenges As An OrganizationDuring a recent event, Leading for Impact Series: Driving Organizational Resiliency, Dr. Barclay Butler, Assistant Director for Management and the Component Acquisition Executive, Defense Health Agency, discussed facing challenges as an organization and how industry partners can help. About Barclay ButlerBarclay P. Butler, Ph.D. is the Assistant Director for Management and the Component Acquisition Executive, Defense Health Agency. Check out our other podcasts at FedHealthIT.com.Keeping IT Brief with Mary Ann Brown features quick, insightful conversations with government and industry l...
2021-04-1308 minKeeping IT BriefAI Applications in Healthcare with Jerry KurtzThis week’s podcast with Jerry Kurtz, the Executive Vice President of Insights and Data at Capgemini, looks at how AI can help in the healthcare industry. From helping predict patient drug adherence to detecting diseases in the food supply, he discusses the best way to approach what he calls “low-hanging fruit.” Jerry Kurtz, EVP Insights & Data – North America - CapgeminiJerry has over 30 years of management consulting experience at PwC, IBM, Infosys, and Bridgestone. Jerry has worked primarily in the manufacturing sector and has extensive cross-industry leadership experience in areas such Big Data & Analyti...
2021-04-0809 minKeeping IT BriefUSDS and CMS Delivering a Human-Centric Approach to HealthcareIn this edition of Keeping IT Brief, Shelby Switzer discusses efforts at CMS focused on API strategy and implementation, modernizing Medicare payment modernization and beneficiary APIs; and considering end users, developers and providers in point of care.About Shelby SwitzerShelby Switzer is a software engineer with the US Digital Service at the Department of Health and Human Services. As a conference organizer, Code for America volunteer, and civic technologist, Shelby has worked in community organizing, open source software, and technology activism across the US for over 8 years. Before joining USDS, Shelby led...
2021-04-0604 minKeeping IT BriefAdolescent Support and Counseling (ASACS) Program, Aligned to Military HealthVon Borg of Leidos discusses the ASACS program, which works with military branches and the community to identify adolescents in need of counseling services. ASACS designs and implements school, and community, based programs that provide confidential counseling, prevention education, and support to students in grades 6–12.About Von F. BorgDuring his 20 years with Leidos, Von has managed and supervised adolescent and family counseling services at 60 military sites in Europe and Asia/Pacific for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps contracts with the ASACS program. Von has extensive experience supporting mi...
2021-04-0110 minKeeping IT BriefSuccess and Challenges of AI and What's Next with Dr. Chakib Chraibi – Part TwoDr. Chakib Chraibi, Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS shares his perspective on the success and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies used within the Government space and shares a peek into the future in this very in-depth two-part interview.About Dr. Chakib ChraibiChakib Chraibi is Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS. He provides data science and computer science assistance and expertise to several Governmental agencies in harnessing emerging and innovative technologies to achieve mission...
2021-03-3010 minKeeping IT BriefSuccess and Challenges of AI and What's Next with Dr. Chakib Chraibi – Part OneDr. Chakib Chraibi, Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS shares his perspective on the success and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies used within the Government space and shares a peek into the future in this very in-depth two-part interview.About Dr. Chakib ChraibiChakib Chraibi is Chief Data Scientist and Acting Associate Director, Office of Data Services at NTIS. He provides data science and computer science assistance and expertise to several Governmental agencies in harnessing emerging and innovative technologies...
2021-03-2513 minKeeping IT BriefHow Industry can Shape the Future of TelehealthKarsten Russell-Wood and Cindy Gaines of Philips discuss systems of telehealth across care venues, from hospital to home, and focus on transitions of care and how things have changed since the early days of the pandemic. They also discuss how the community can help shape the future of telehealth.About Karsten Russell-Wood, Executive Director, Portfolio Management, PhilipsKarsten Russell-Wood is a Healthcare marketing professional with over 20 years of global product development and strategy experience. He currently serves as the Global Portfolio Marketing Leader for the Connected Care Post Acute and Home Cluster of...
2021-03-2308 minKeeping IT BriefInsight into the VA’s Digital Transformation Strategy An Excerpt from the Disruptive Tech SummitDuring our recent Disruptive Tech Summit, Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dominic Cussatt, shared an update on VA’s digital transformation strategy. Listen in to hear how VA is adapting and utilizing disruptive technologies as a force multiplier to scale and meet the needs of today’s Veterans through IT modernization, strategic sourcing, DevSecOps, and more!About Dominic CussattMr. Dominic Cussatt serves as Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Cussatt oversees the day-to-day activities of VA’s $...
2021-03-2210 minKeeping IT BriefHow Stakeholders are Using the AI Playbook and Trends in AI in Federal Health ITSwathi Young is an international keynote speaker, blogger, community builder and Chief Technology Officer who recently co-authored the AI Playbook, a framework of implementing AI solutions for the Federal Government. She is the founder of DC Emerging Technologies, a community of 2000+ members who meet regularly to discuss the trends in disruptive technologies. Here Swathi discusses What the AI Playbook is; how stakeholders in Federal Government use it; the top trends in AI in Federal Health IT; and provides advice to stakeholders thinking about implementing an AI solution.About Swathi YoungSwathi Young is...
2021-03-1912 minKeeping IT BriefIT Transformation and Strategy with a Former VA CIOThis podcast with former VA CIO LaVerne Council discusses what the Federal community needs to know about IT transformation and developing an effective IT strategy in the Federal Government with a view on the responsibility of the CIO to communicate, educate, and lead the organization through IT transformation; setting the tone and providing the air cover to enable transformation from the Sec/Dep Sec; and acquisition and procurement policies and practices to enable swift progress. About LaVerne CouncilAs Chief Executive Officer of Emerald One, LLC, Dr. LaVerne H. Council leads executives and...
2021-03-1705 minKeeping IT BriefInsight into the VA’s Digital Transformation Strategy An Excerpt from the Disruptive Tech Summit During our recent Disruptive Tech Summit, Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dominic Cussatt, shared an update on VA’s digital transformation strategy. Listen in to hear how VA is adapting and utilizing disruptive technologies as a force multiplier to scale and meet the needs of today’s Veterans through IT modernization, strategic sourcing, DevSecOps, and more! About Dominic CussattMr. Dominic Cussatt serves as Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Cussatt oversees the day-to-day activities of VA’s $4...
2021-03-1510 minKeeping IT BriefTotal Procurement Makeover: Key Insights for Running Federal Digital Service ProcurementsThis podcast with two members of the Digital Services Coalition: Rohan Bhobe, CEO of Nava, and Natalie Kurz, Director of UX at Flexion, shares experiences and recommendations for running a successful Federal digital services procurement that works for Government, users, and vendors alike.About Natalie KurzNatalie Kurz has spent the last 20 years helping to elevate digital experiences from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Her unique skill set bridges the gap between strategy and execution, manager and designer, analytical and creative thinker. She's led a wide breadth of projects for a slew of...
2021-03-1521 minKeeping IT BriefIndustry Strategies for Helping Government Advance the Healthcare Agenda in 2021During this podcast with Harry Greenspun, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Partner at Guidehouse he discusses upcoming Industry trends and what strategies businesses should look to embrace as Government moves forward with Healthcare missions, including digital health; the strong getting stronger; risk and vulnerability in the virtual world.About Dr. Harry GreenspunHarry Greenspun, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and a partner at Guidehouse, a global provider of consulting services. He works with Government and commercial clients to transform their business processes and models, as well as achieve clinical and research excellence...
2021-03-1212 minKeeping IT BriefCloud: The Digital Front Door Key for Federal AgenciesIn this episode of Keeping IT Brief, Susan Sharer speaks to Raymond Holder, the executive strategist and health technology leader, currently serving as Principal, U.S. Federal Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Mr. Holder discusses how cloud technologies are helping Government agencies today.“During the COVID-19 outbreak, one telehealth agency saw an increase of 800 percent in telehealth business,” according to Mr. Holder. The digital front door is key. Listen as he and Susan dig deep into the discussion.About Raymond Holder Raymond Holder is an executive strat...
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