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 Resear...
May 12, 2022•20 min
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 securit...
May 05, 2022•13 min
Digital 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 fed...
Apr 28, 2022•12 min
Today 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 psychologist Dr. Ralph Monte is a clinical psychologist specializing in chronic pain, working at the Univers...
Apr 21, 2022•8 min
On 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 Guidehouse With 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 pande...
Apr 14, 2022•14 min
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, Guidehouse With 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 an...
Apr 07, 2022•10 min
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...
Mar 31, 2022•20 min
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 ...
Mar 24, 2022•5 min
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 de...
Mar 17, 2022•15 min
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-210121979497...
Mar 10, 2022•4 min
As 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 ...
Mar 03, 2022•10 min
Did 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, Leidos Jessica Denman, Senior Director, DHA Portfolio, SAIC, former Chief, Acquisition Oversight, PEO DHMS Francisco Dominicci, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired),Senior Vice President, B.E.A.T. llc, former Chief, Solutions Delivery Division, DHA Walt Engle, President, Chiral Medical Consult...
Feb 24, 2022•8 min
So 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 Kohli Services Sales Leader, Dell Technologies Over 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...
Feb 17, 2022•5 min
Andrew 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...
Feb 10, 2022•9 min
Arveen 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 Kohli Services Sales Leader, Dell Technologies Over the past five years at Dell Technologies , Arveen has been focused on outcome-based services around IT, Digital, Workplace and Security Transformations . Arveen has re...
Feb 07, 2022•5 min
Today 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 Newman Business Development Executive, Federal Strategic Programs In 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 expe...
Jan 27, 2022•9 min
The 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 Administration Vid 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 pharmaceutic...
Dec 16, 2021•13 min
This 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 ...
Dec 09, 2021•9 min
Since 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 benef...
Nov 18, 2021•21 min
Today 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 Schmitt Susan 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...
Nov 11, 2021•8 min
With 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 Consulting Byron 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 custome...
Nov 04, 2021•18 min
Scott 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 Prot...
Sep 30, 2021•53 min
Karen 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...
Sep 16, 2021•7 min
September 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 Line Suicide – Make the Connection VA’s Suicide Prevention Site About Dr. LaBorde David LaBorde, M.D., M.B.A. is the CEO of Iconic Data Inc., a...
Sep 09, 2021•20 min
Derek Shaw of BDO discusses the Polaris RFP and the requirements applicants should take into consideration when applying. Derek Shaw Derek 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. BDO BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the count...
Aug 31, 2021•8 min
In 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 Consulting Red Team Consulting, LLC (Red Team) is the premier provi...
Aug 27, 2021•10 min
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 Consulting Red Team Consulting, LLC (Red Team) is the premier provider of proposal ...
Aug 26, 2021•14 min
This 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 ...
Aug 17, 2021•6 min
Today 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 a...
Aug 12, 2021•27 min
In 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 ...
Aug 10, 2021•6 min
