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, blockchain and other emerging technologies — and how they can be used to create better outcomes for agencies, taxpayers, service members, veterans and their families.

With 90 breakout sessions and a final report designed to capture insights and recommendations, the summit is built to move beyond conversation and toward practical collaboration.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about the vision for this unique summit and what attendees can expect.

Today's Special Guest:

Dave Fuller - Divray Koves, LLC

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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 collaborations with industry, CMS has saved the government over $2 billion in fraudulent payments since March 2025. How did it happen?

Listen to the full episode to learn more about the CMS team's intentional approach, bringing people, processes, and technology together to create better outcomes for taxpayers. 

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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 a medical logistician, Scott and Susan explore the growing importance of agile medical supply chains, lessons learned from Desert Storm and pandemic planning, and the critical need for logistics systems that support clinical outcomes.

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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, The Boulder Crest Foundation and Fallen Patriots, that provide life-changing support for veterans and their families. 

Listen to learn more, then join us on the links on Monday, June 1, 2026.

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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 difficult — treatment options have historically been limited to medications with significant side effects or invasive surgical procedures such as deep brain stimulation. Cala Health is working to change that.

We'll explore how the latest in neuroscience research is applied to technology to provide dignity and independence to patients.  It’s a compelling look at how scalable, wearable medical technology is driving measurable outcomes, restoring quality of life, and demonstrating how innovation can move from theory to implementation. 

Find out more about the indications for use at calahealth.com/safety.

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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 organization needs to move past "push-button" medical alerts using the latest in emerging sensor technology and data analysis, combined with empathetic design, to improve safety, independence, and response rates for personal emergency response systems (PERS). 

We'll explore the challenges in developing this technology and examine how, by applying lessons learned, the VA and its partners have improved safety and independence for veterans while preserving the critical role of human responders during emergencies. 

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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 applications on mobile devices including:

• AI-driven phishing
• zero-day exploits
• "shadow AI" integrations

Learn how fragmented security approaches increase exposure to threats compared to a unified mobile security platform. We also examine how AI can be used to defend against cyber threats using practical strategies to help federal agencies and their partners stay ahead of an increasingly sophisticated threat environment.

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 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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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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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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