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How can government harness artificial intelligence to transform healthcare while keeping innovation secure, responsible, and centered on citizens' needs?

In this episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast, presented by GovTech Connects in collaboration with Maximus, host Susan speaks with Barb Keating, a Maximus federal health market strategy leader and Ignite 2026 honoree, about the future of AI, digital transformation, and government healthcare innovation.

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This isn't your grandfather's logistics. Join us on today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast by GOVTECH CONNECTS as we explore how today's digital health supply chain has evolved to encompass the Internet of Medical Things, electronic health records, financial systems, connected medical devices, and more. 

We'll explore the implications of advanced persistent threats and other cyberattack strategies for agencies such as VA, DHA, and HHS. How does a disruption across interconnected systems impact healthcare operations and patient care? How can federal agencies prepare?

Joined by experts from TISTA Technology, we examine how to use AI to predict and respond to disruption even if the data powering the system has been corrupted. 

Assured data, zero trust cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience are no longer options; they're essential to the future of healthcare and federal operations. 

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To find the best solutions to meet mission needs, we start by correctly defining the challenge. How do we do that, and what common pitfalls can we avoid?

Join us for today's episode of the Fed to Fed Podcast, where host Susan Sharer from GOVTECH CONNECTS is joined by Candice Charlton from Maximus, a 2026 IGNITE Award Honoree, to discuss leadership that optimizes organizations to more efficiently fulfill the mission. 

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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 industry, with an emphasis on creating a better patient experience across government healthcare. 

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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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