• Cybersecurity Lessons Learned from the Change Healthcare Attack
    Dec 17 2025

    In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we explore the evolving cyber threat landscape facing federal agencies and the growing importance of cyber resilience in a world defined by constant disruption.

    By examining real-world ransomware and supply chain attacks, we highlight how threat actors are evolving faster than traditional security approaches and why recovery readiness is now just as critical as prevention. Learn how to avoid common misconceptions and which tools matter most to improve your organization's cybersecurity through recovery-first thinking.

    Cyberattacks are inevitable, but mission failures don't have to be.

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    18 Min.
  • AI with Accountability, Cost Control, and Mission Velocity
    Nov 19 2025

    Agentic AI is a powerful tool for enhancing mission outcomes and managing increasingly complex data environments. But model structure and balancing autonomy with oversight are key to responsible AI implementation. What do agencies need to know now to prepare for future success? ​

    Find out in today's Fed to Fed podcast episode with:
    - Ben Cushing - Chief Architect, Health and Life Sciences, Red Hat
    - Moderator: Susan Sharer, Chief Executive Officer, GOVTECH CONNECTS

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    28 Min.
  • Key Takeaways from DHITS
    Nov 4 2025

    In today's special episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we take a deep dive into the future of military healthcare, exploring how digital innovation is essential to advancing readiness by building mission-ready systems that are more resilient, agile, and user-centered.

    We are joined by Maximus’ Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Vice President Federal Health and Alex Dixon, Senior Director, Military & Veterans Health Technology.They bring decades of experience and are fresh off insights shared at the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium (DHITS), where this year’s theme was “Empowering Care, Enhancing Readiness: Harnessing Health IT Innovation.”

    This podcast is part of the Innovation that Modernizes Healthcare digital hub brought to you in collaboration with Maximus. To learn more about government healthcare modernization, visit: https://www.govtechconnects.com/innovation-modernizing-healthcare/

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    23 Min.
  • Purposeful Modernization: Streamlining Federal Benefits with AI
    Oct 29 2025

    Modernizing services means combining current innovations with existing infrastructure to address challenges such as outdated systems, backlogs, and complex eligibility processes. Success comes by merging mission expertise and commercial innovation, with partners in both government and industry understanding the strengths each brings to the partnership.

    Join us today as we chat with special guests from SAIC's Civilian Business Group to discuss how AI, automation, and cross-sector collaboration are transforming the future of federal health.

    Let's dive deep into lessons learned from both government and industry perspectives to cut through inefficiency and develop better modernization plans for measurable impact.

    Today's special guests:

    • Heath Starr - Senior Vice President of the Health Market and Chief Innovation Officer for the Civilian Business Group, SAIC
    • Matt Garvey - Vice President for the Health Account, SAIC
    • Sophie Myers - Client Experience Leader for the Health Account, SAIC

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    26 Min.
  • Driving Digital Transformation: Lessons from Government and Industry
    Oct 14 2025

    In today's episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast, we welcome Farhan Khan, former Chief Digital Officer at the FDA, now serving in the private sector with swingtech, and Ashique Tanveer, Director of Health Systems at REI Systems.

    The conversation starts with lessons learned from years in public service and shifts to current trends in digital transformation, especially the human side of transformation. Explore how people, culture, and communication all play a vital role in the adoption of emerging technologies, like AI.

    This thoughtful exchange offers valuable insights for leaders driving digital modernization—reminding us that technology succeeds only when guided by purpose, people, and partnership.

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    27 Min.
  • A Conversation with ACCELERATE Award Winner: HHS Indian Health Services National Patient Information Reporting MicroHealth Project Team
    Oct 7 2025

    In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, MicroHealth’s Lewis Miles explores how AI, modernization, and data governance are reshaping federal healthcare. He shares how MicroHealth supports the Indian Health Service by improving data access, interoperability, and actionable insights—helping agencies strengthen mission outcomes and prepare for the future of health IT.

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    14 Min.
  • Real Strategies for Building Trust in AI Security
    Sep 30 2025


    Government agencies and their industry partners are accelerating AI adoption, but that also increases risk. How can leaders integrate emerging technologies, like AI, securely and with transparency and resilience?

    In today's episode, we feature Rob Wood, former Chief Information Security Officer at CMS, and now co-founder of Sidekick, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. From proactive practices for securing AI systems to strengthening collaboration between government and private partners, Rob shares practical insights on risk management, data integrity, and preparing for real-world incidents, drawing from lessons learned from the frontlines of modernization.

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    21 Min.
  • OASIS+ Spotlight
    Sep 26 2025

    What is OASIS+ and why does it matter for my business? On today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we spotlight all things OASIS+ to help you prepare for the upcoming Phase Two on-ramp.

    You'll hear practical strategies to help you best position your business as GSA moves towards continuous on-ramps, allowing qualified vendors to join this best-in-class contracting vehicle without waiting years. We break down the draft RFQ, and share top tips for understanding new domains.

    Learn what you can do NOW to prepare, and then join us for a live virtual session on October 22nd. Click here to register.

    Today's Special Guests:

    • Jennifer Kirkhoff - General Manager, Capture, Red Team Consulting
    • Katie Helwig - President & CEO, Mild Red, Inc.
    • Tris Carpenter - General Manager of Strategic Growth, Red Team Consulting
    • Moderator: Susan Sharer, CEO, GOVTECH CONNECTS

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    19 Min.