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Fed to Fed
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Connecting government and industry to promote innovation through collaboration. The Fed to Fed podcast highlights the latest in innovation and technology modernization in the US government and industry. Join us for inspiring conversations with leaders and change-makers in the government technology space.
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CMS Leads the Fight Against Healthcare Fraud
2w ago00:29:49Tap to summarizeThe 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. Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Mission-First Medical Logistics and Supply Chain Readiness
May 1900:01:01Tap to summarizeHow 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.Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Community Focus - HIMSS NCA 2026 Annual Charity Golf Scramble
May 500:12:07Tap to summarizeDiscover 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.Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Transforming Tremor Treatment using AI and Wearable Tech
Mar 1100:15:40Tap to summarizeToday, 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.Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Reimagining Medical Alerts Using People-Centered AI Innovation
Feb 1000:16:00Tap to summarizeJoin 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. Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Shattering the Silo: A Unified Approach to Mobile Device and App Security
Feb 500:13:14Tap to summarizeAs 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 phishingzero-day exploits"shadow AI" integrationsLearn 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.Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Cybersecurity Lessons Learned from the Change Healthcare Attack
Dec 1700:18:00Tap to summarizeIn 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. Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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AI with Accountability, Cost Control, and Mission Velocity
Nov 1900:27:58Tap to summarizeAgentic 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 CONNECTSThanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Key Takeaways from DHITS
Nov 400:23:14Tap to summarizeIn 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/Thanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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Purposeful Modernization: Streamlining Federal Benefits with AI
Oct 2900:26:13Tap to summarizeModernizing 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, SAICMatt Garvey - Vice President for the Health Account, SAICSophie Myers - Client Experience Leader for the Health Account, SAICThanks for listening! Would you like to know more about us? Follow our LinkedIn page!
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