Where the Health Community Should Start Research from KFF estimates that disparities in healthcare amount to approximately $93 billion in excess medical care costs and $42 billion in lost productivity per year, in addition to economic losses due to premature deaths. Health outcomes are not just centralized to local communities, but rather, have a lasting effect on improving the nation’s overall health and economic prosperity. Without healthy citizens, fewer people are available to work, and cost...
Jan 12, 2023•29 min
Today we speak with Brooke Pierce, Vice President, CMS Division Manager, with Leidos on how Servant Leadership can draw the most out of your team in a positive way. This non-traditional style of leadership entails a set of behaviors and practices that places the primary emphasis on the well-being of the entire team. Brooke Pierce, Vice President, CMS Division Manager, with Leidos Brooke Pierce (Patterson) is the VP and Division Manager for the CMS Division within Leidos’ Health Group, a $250m an...
Dec 22, 2022•9 min
The VA’s EHR rollout aimed to modernize the systems that give veterans access to essential healthcare services, but it has posed numerous modernization challenges that echoed poor citizen experiences being felt across the public sector. With public health crises like COVID-19, the importance of modernizing IT infrastructure to adapt to healthcare challenges and meet citizens’ needs is paramount for federal agencies. Agencies must work towards modernization but are faced with many logistical issu...
Dec 15, 2022•7 min
No matter what agency or industry, the CX approach leverages the true nature of HCD, allowing for the development of innovative strategies that make life better for people across the country. A customer-focused approach also delivers effective policies, programs and services to support each citizen’s needs, with a primary approach of citizen discovery, engagement and delivery. Rita Breen In her current position as the Agile and Human Centered Design Practices Director at National Government Serv...
Dec 08, 2022•12 min
Today we revisit the 2022 FedHealthIT 100 Lifetime Achievement Award winner speech from Claude Hines, the Chief Operating Officer at MicroHealth. Being introduced by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Frank Tucker.
Dec 06, 2022•7 min
The VA has embarked on its Mission Daybreak, a $20 million grand challenge to reduce Veteran suicides. A participant in Mission Daybreak, DSS, Inc. submitted a solution that has advanced to phase two of the challenge. It is a multidimensional approach to detect suicidal ideation in real-time using Machine Learning (ML) techniques that improves Veteran distress prediction accuracy. Michele Burst, Director Strategic Innovations, Analytics at DSS, Inc. Michele Burst is a seasoned HIT leader who dri...
Dec 01, 2022•9 min
Modern 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 serv...
Nov 17, 2022•9 min
With 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 b...
Nov 10, 2022•16 min
The 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 G...
Nov 03, 2022•8 min
When 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 c...
Oct 27, 2022•7 min
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 Officer Dr. 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...
Oct 20, 2022•14 min
Today 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 CEO Founder 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...
Oct 13, 2022•12 min
Federal 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 ...
Oct 06, 2022•9 min
Taking a look at how federal healthcare can benefit from digital workflows with Mobeen Vaid, Advisory Solutions Consultant from ServiceNow. Mobeen Vaid, Advisory Solutions Consultant, ServiceNow Mobeen 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 a...
Sep 29, 2022•8 min
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 helpin...
Sep 15, 2022•8 min
Review 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’Connor Subject Matter Expert – ManTech Health Edward has over 20 years’ experience as a software developer, enterprise architect, and technology executive – and currently serves as ...
Sep 01, 2022•13 min
The 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; u...
Aug 18, 2022•7 min
This 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...
Aug 11, 2022•6 min
Eight 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 ...
Aug 04, 2022•13 min
It’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 pati...
Jul 28, 2022•20 min
The 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 ...
Jul 21, 2022•10 min
Dr. 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, Guidehouse Dr. Fontecilla has more than 30 years of experience in implementing large and complex mission-critical IT solutions for both the federal government and c...
Jul 14, 2022•9 min
Rates 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 Amwell W.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 a...
Jun 30, 2022•13 min
Today 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-Tech Suzanne is the Founder and CEO of Anthro-Tech. She has more than 20 years of experience in leading u...
Jun 23, 2022•9 min
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 ...
Jun 16, 2022•10 min
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, McLare...
Jun 09, 2022•12 min
T his 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 ...
Jun 02, 2022•5 min
Today 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, Federal David 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. Ad...
Jun 02, 2022•12 min
We 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. Abou...
May 26, 2022•3 min
Taking 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, Yubico Jeff 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 architec...
May 19, 2022•7 min
