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In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we sit down with IGNITE 2026 honoree Dr. Kathy Spangler from Maximus, as she reflects on the power of innovation, impact, and purposeful change.  In this conversation, we’ll explore the journey behind transformational leadership, the mindset needed to drive meaningful progress, and the emerging opportunities shaping the future of government and in...

Federal leaders and industry innovators are coming together to rethink what’s possible in federal technology and mission delivery. Join us on today’s episode of the Fed2Fed Podcast by GOVTECH CONNECTS as we look ahead to the Federal End of Year Collaboration Summit 2026. This working summit will bring government and industry together to explore the future of AI, quantum, robotics, cybersecurity, b...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is leading the way in effectively combating healthcare fraud.  Join us on today's episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast by GOVTECH CONNECTS as we learn more about how CMS is utilizing emerging technology and better people-driven processes to create a best-in-class fraud prevention program.  By refining processes and pursuing strategic collabora...

How is military medicine shifting from institutional healthcare delivery towards operational readiness and warfighter support? What are the current priorities DHA is emphasizing? How can industry be a better partner?  Join us on today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast as we answer all these questions and more with today's featured guest, Scott Svabek. Drawing upon a military career as...

Discover how HIMSS National Capital Area is bringing together healthcare IT leaders and the community to support veterans and their families. On this episode, we are joined by special guests Suzanne Charleston, Ann Woolford Connors, Shannon Strop, Kyra Pooley, and Lillian Long to talk about the upcoming HIMSS National Capital Area golf scramble. This year, the event raises funds for two charities,...

Today, Cala Health Founder Kate Rosenbluth and CEO Deanna Harshbarger join GOVTECH CONNECTS CEO Susan Sharer to explore how cutting-edge wearable technology transforms care for patients living with essential tremor. Over 7 million Americans are affected by essential tremor — a progressive neurological condition that makes everyday tasks like eating, drinking, writing, or getting dressed incredibly...

Join LogicMark CEO, Chia-Lin Simmons, and GOVTECH CONNECT CEO, Susan Sharer, on today's episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast.  We explore how human-centric innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are transforming medical alert systems and veteran care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). When your mission is to care for people, an organizati...

As government organizations accelerate IT modernization and Zero Trust adoption, the need for greater visibility, efficiency, and coordination in cybersecurity has never been more critical. Join us on today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast as host Susan Sharer discusses the evolving mobile security landscape with Mike Damiano of Zimperium.  Explore the risks associated with third-party app...

 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 jus...

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, R...

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 &...

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...

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 transforma...

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. Thanks for listening!...

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 an...

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 waiti...

In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, go behind the scenes with leaders from Pyramid Systems and YRCI as they share how they are transforming the federal workforce by delivering real-time, policy-aligned guidance through a secure, AI-powered platform. Today’s guests: David Chow , CEO, Pyramid Systems Charles (Chuck) Harris , Senior Vice President, Operations, Pyramid Systems Hans Jaeg...

In this episode, we sit down with two leaders from Alpha Omega to talk about what modernization really looks like inside federal agencies. Nitin Vartak, Chief Technology Officer, shares how cloud, DevSecOps, and AI are being applied to solve real-world challenges across health, security, and defense. Robert Brown, Senior Vice President of National Security Solutions, brings his perspective from ye...

What roles do resilience, empathy, and finding purpose play in effective leadership?  Join us as we chat with Bill James, author of The Accidental Executive , about his journey from a GS-1 clerk to the Senior Executive Service. Bill shares candid stories from experiences spanning his 40-year career, highlighting unexpected opportunities, pivotal challenges, and lessons in humility, empathy, and pu...

How can an organization effectively create systems to protect against compromised AI data models to build a secure, transparent infrastructure that builds trust while accelerating innovation?  In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, Ben Cushing from Red Hat joins us to discuss how agencies can "shift left" on security and apply supply chain best practices to AI and software mo...

AI can be a powerful modernization tool, but how do we separate real solutions from empty hype? Join us on today's Fed to Fed podcast episode as we hear how Karsun Solutions is blending AI with human expertise to avoid common pitfalls to optimize systems for more efficient outcomes.  Today’s guests: - Badri Sriraman , Senior Vice President, Karsun Innovation Center - Judewin Gabriel , Lead Cl...

How can the federal government leverage AI to transform fragile supply chains into proactive, resilient systems that improve outcomes and reduce costs? In today’s episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we sit down with two experts at the intersection of public and private sector innovation. Together, they explore how AI-powered automation, trusted data, and integrated platforms are reshaping how the D...

How can agencies architect digital infrastructure to support the rapid growth of AI and ensure mission-critical operations are secure, scalable, and future-ready? In today’s episode of the Fed2Fed podcast, we sit down with infrastructure and interconnection experts from Equinix to discuss how federal agencies and the Department of Defense are rethinking infrastructure to support emerging technolog...

How do we strengthen mission readiness in an era of evolving challenges? In this episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, brought to you in collaboration with Leidos, leaders from Leidos explore how technology, health expertise, and performance-focused strategies are building a stronger, more resilient force. Join Liz Porter (President, Health & Civil Sector), Dr. Keita Franklin (Chief Behavioral He...

Today's exciting episode of the Fed to Fed podcast focuses on how federal agencies and industry partners can prepare for evolving cyber threats. We discuss the importance of prioritizing strategies like automated remediation, layered defenses, and proactive security monitoring. We also explore how to responsibly and effectively implement AI as an effective tool while minimizing risk.  Join us...