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Sarah Sybert

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Sarah Sybert joined GovCIO Media & Research as a staff writer/researcher in March 2021, where she primarily covers the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services. Before Sarah joined the team, she covered defense, industry and information technology reports and events with Executive Mosaic. Her work has helped connect private and public sector leaders and promote awareness of emerging market trends. 

When she’s not on the job, you can find her hiking in Shenandoah, checking out the newest “hole-in-the-wall” coffee shop or jamming on the guitar. Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in English, with minors in Creative Writing and Film Studies, at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.

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VA Streamlines Top Contracting Opportunities with Automation
Veterans Affairs
VA Streamlines Top Contracting Opportunities with Automation
Leaders from VA outline their targets for upcoming contracts and explain the next steps in the pipeline.

How Government Contracting Heads Plan to Elevate Small Businesses
SBA
How Government Contracting Heads Plan to Elevate Small Businesses
Federal acquisition leaders outline top goals and priorities for upcoming government contracts during the VETS23 conference in Orlando, Florida.

Digital Memorial Adds Over 300,000 Veteran Records Using Army Data
veterans experience
Digital Memorial Adds Over 300,000 Veteran Records Using Army Data
The Veterans Legacy Memorial remembrance platform includes additional veteran profiles from DOD cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day.

Federal CIO Encourages Government to 'Speed Up' Tech Adoption
DOL
Federal CIO Encourages Government to 'Speed Up' Tech Adoption
Technology leaders across government gathered to discuss top IT modernization priorities during DOL’s Federal Tech Day, which included AI and cybersecurity.

HHS, VA are Building Health Equity with Intention
HHS
HHS, VA are Building Health Equity with Intention
Data strategies are aimed at improving health equity in the long term.

DHS Makes IT Moves to Prep for Title 42 Expiration
DHS
DHS Makes IT Moves to Prep for Title 42 Expiration
With one authority largely used during the pandemic about to expire, the agency is modernizing tools and processes to prepare for heightened immigration surges.

Modernizing Federal Human Capital Management
Federal Workforce
Federal Human Capital Management Systems Become More Self-Serve
Leaders from the Army and VA outline how they’re modernizing their IT systems to streamline talent management.

TMF is Helping CIOs Refresh Websites, Modernize Immigration Processes
TMF
TMF is Helping CIOs Refresh Websites, Modernize Immigration Processes
The Technology Modernization Fund is unlocking new tech initiatives as CIOs juggle competing priorities and budgets.

VA is Meeting Tough Recruitment Goals Amid Benefits, Health Care Demands
VHA
VA is Meeting Tough Recruitment Goals Amid Benefits, Health Care Demands
A new hiring strategy and evolving tech modernization is enhancing the employee and veteran experience.

Senate Confirms Joshua Jacobs to Lead VBA
Veterans Affairs
Senate Confirms Joshua Jacobs to Lead VBA
The U.S. Senate confirmed Joshua Jacobs Wednesday as VA’s new undersecretary for benefits amid the PACT Act implementation.

VA Resets Multibillion Dollar EHR Rollout
Veterans Affairs
VA Resets Multibillion Dollar EHR Rollout
The agency is halting future deployments of Oracle Cerner’s EHR to focus on fixing the system.

Leveraging Tech, Data to Create ‘Health Equity by Design’
ONC
Leveraging Tech, Data to Create ‘Health Equity by Design’
Leaders from ONC discuss how the concept is using data standards to ensure data privacy and equity in health care.

Public Health Leaders Target Data Exchange to Improve Patient Care
FEHRM
Health Leaders Target Data Exchange to Improve Patient Care
Health IT leaders from SSA, FEHRM and VA discuss challenges and next steps for cross-government health data interoperability.

HIMSS conference heard from VA on API-Based Clinical Decision Support Tools
Veterans Affairs
VA is Enhancing API-Based Clinical Decision Support Tools
Eight user experience principles make up new tools supplementing EHR functions to provide insights around health symptoms and workforce burden.

'We Want to Get This Right': Human-Centered Design Guides Digital Modernization at VA
Veterans Affairs
'We Want to Get This Right': Human-Centered Design Guides Modernization at VA
VA is leveraging human-centered design to modernize for the veteran experience, according to VA tech leaders at the 2023 HIMSS conference in Chicago.

The Key Role of Registered Apprenticeships in Closing Gender Pay Gaps
DOL
The Key Role of Registered Apprenticeships in Closing Gender Pay Gaps
Labor leadership outlines the benefits of registered apprenticeship programs for traditional underserved populations.

Coast Guard Ramps up Suicide Prevention Amid Defense, VA Efforts
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Ramps up Suicide Prevention Amid Defense, VA Efforts
The service aims to harness younger generations in helping to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health support.

How Government Can Compete with Industry for Tech Talent
Veterans Affairs
How Government Can Compete with Industry for Tech Talent
Federal agencies are increasing pay, diversifying talent and developing policies to create a world-class federal tech workforce.

Data Literacy Programs Are Taking Shape Across Government
Veterans Affairs
Data Literacy Programs Are Taking Shape Across Government
Agencies are turning to programs that incorporate personas and mission-specific applications to get their workforce trained on data operations.

PACT Act Update: VHA’s 'People, Process, Technology' Supporting the Legislation
VHA
PACT Act Update: VHA’s 'People, Process, Technology' Supporting the Legislation
The agency is making progress in hiring and developing new scheduling tools.

What VA Needs Before EHRM Rollout Resumes
Veterans Affairs
What VA Needs Before EHR Rollout Resumes
The agency's sprint report outlines findings that leadership is using to inform next steps of the electronic health record rollout.

Biden's 2024 Budget Impacts IT Modernization Across Government
Federal Cybersecurity
Biden's 2024 Budget Impacts IT Modernization Across Government
Cybersecurity, AI and health IT are major focuses in this year's budget proposal.

Beyond Cybersecurity: The Fundamentals of Federal System Resilience
NSF
Beyond Cybersecurity: The Fundamentals of Federal System Resilience
Increased capacity for critical information requires efficient and secure maintenance of systems.

Reducing Technical Debt Supports Federal Cybersecurity Strategies
CISA
Reducing Technical Debt Supports Federal Cybersecurity Strategies
Air Force and CISA programs are securing critical data and IT infrastructures.

Gerald Caron to Begin New Role as ITA CIO
HHS OIG
Gerald Caron Begins New Role as ITA CIO
Former HHS OIG CIO Gerald Caron takes on a new role as ITA CIO.

Zero Trust is Key to Hybrid Federal Workforce
Zero Trust
Zero Trust is Key to Hybrid Federal Workforce
Agencies are bolstering workforce training and zero trust to secure the hybrid workplace.

The Tech Behind the New Social Security Website
SSA
The Tech Behind the New Social Security Website
Social Security Administration Acting Chief Business Officer Eric Powers explains the redesigned ssa.gov site and discusses tech supporting the effort.

Reducing Veteran Suicide Relies on Innovation, Data
suicide prevention
Veteran Suicide Reduction Relies on Data
Winners of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Mission Daybreak grand challenge point to data’s role in suicide prevention.

ONC’s TEFCA to Standardize Health Information Exchange
ONC
New Health Data Exchange Will Improve Patient Care
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT recognizes the first set of qualified health information networks approved to implement a new electronic health data exchange.

The Future Workforce Requires Collaboration, Technology
Veterans Affairs
Future Federal Workforce Built by Collaboration, New Tech
Faced with the future of hybrid work, government is focused on uniting people and technology.

A Tech Perspective on the 2023 State of the Union
White House
A Tech Perspective on the 2023 State of the Union
Federal agencies are leveraging AI, ML, data visualization dashboards, online training programs and more to support the Biden-Harris Administration's Unity Agenda, a topic of this year's State of the Union address.

VA Outlines Nursing Recruitment Strategy Amid Tech Goals
Veterans Affairs
VA Outlines Nursing Recruitment Strategy Amid Tech Goals
VA leadership plans to hire almost 15,000 nursing personnel over the next few years as VA continues to process PACT Act claims and deploy its new EHR system.

These Tools are Helping VA Reduce Veteran Homelessness
Veterans Affairs
How Data Visualization Helped Reduce Veteran Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs leveraged data visualization and screening tools to house more than 40,000 veterans in 2022.

Federal Agencies Report Workforce Diversity Improvements
HHS
Federal Agencies Report Workforce Diversity Improvements
Federal agencies executing DEIA strategies in support of White House executive order 14035 reported improved morale and detailed plans to bolster workforce recruitment.

Feds Working to Secure Open-Source Software
Federal Cybersecurity
Feds Working to Secure Open-Source Software
DevSecOps practices could secure open source technology as new threats emerge.

VA: Trends to Track in 2023
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs 2023 Trends Include PACT Act, EHR Rollout
2023 will bring advancements across enterprise-wide initiatives such as the PACT Act, EHRM and more.

VA to Begin Processing PACT Act Claims Amid Hiring Push
PACT Act
VA to Begin Processing PACT Act Claims Amid Hiring Push
The agency has stood up its systems to accommodate an influx in claims and services. Now it looks for additional workforce to fill critical roles.

How ‘IO-as-a-Service’ Improves IT Resiliency at Veterans Affairs
automation
How ‘IO-as-a-Service’ Improves IT Resiliency at Veterans Affairs
VA Deputy CIO Reggie Cummings discusses how infrastructure operations (IO)-as-a-service streamlines VA systems and services.

New Screening Tool Supports PACT Act Claims Processing
Veterans Affairs
New Screening Tool Supports PACT Act Claims Processing
The tool is helping VA prepare for incoming claims related to military exposures.

VA: The Future of Work Requires a Change
Veterans Affairs
VA: The Future of Work Requires a Change
The agency is embracing new strategies to navigate an evolving talent, training and recruiting environment.

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FDA
Mapping the Road Ahead: FDA Targets Cybersecurity
FDA published its Cybersecurity Modernization Plan, the fifth "MAP" in a years-long effort that began in 2019.

NOAA to Join EHR Collaboration Next Year
FEHRM
NOAA to Join EHR Collaboration Next Year
NOAA joins the Coast Guard, DOD and VA to provide a seamless, interoperable health care experience.

Data Standards Fuel Personalized Medicine Progress at VA
Veterans Affairs
Data Standards Fuel Personalized Medicine Progress at VA
VA is turning to data standards to improve health care as more veterans use personal health monitoring devices.

VA is Taking a Cross-Cutting Approach to DEI&A
VHA
VA Ramps Up DEI&A Efforts for Improved Services
White House legislation prompted VA to accelerate diversity strategies across the enterprise and ensure equitable service delivery to all veterans.

PACT Act Brings Focus to Cyber, Automation at VA
Veterans Affairs
PACT Act Brings Focus to Cyber, Automation at VA
New process efficiencies in automation and cybersecurity will enable increased processing of PACT Act claims.

VA Secretary: VA is Processing Claims ‘Faster Than Ever Before’
Veterans Affairs
VA Secretary: VA is Processing Claims ‘Faster Than Ever Before’
VA Secretary Denis McDonough provided updates on critical initiatives, including the PACT Act and VLM, at the NPC Headliners Luncheon.

Federal Tech Leaders: ‘Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast’
Veterans Affairs
Federal Tech Leaders: ‘Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast’
These principles can enable any organizations to develop a culture of innovation amid digital modernization efforts.

White House's 'AI Bill of Rights' Codifies Ethical Use, Privacy
Veterans Affairs
White House's 'AI Bill of Rights' Codifies Ethical Use, Privacy
The collaborative document aims to keep AI ethical and equitable while standardizing best practices at the federal level.

collaboration
BARDA
Collaboration Enables Faster Health Care Innovation
Leaders from BARDA, CMS, DOD and VA discuss evolving cross-government health collaborations at the 2022 iEX Conference.

myklegard
OMB
OMB Appoints Drew Myklegard as Permanent Deputy Federal CIO
Drew Myklegard moves from acting to permanent deputy federal CIO.

case management
EEOC
The Future of Federal Case Management Modernization
EEOC, NARA and VA are accelerating case management modernization to prepare for the digital future.

panel
Army Cyber Command
Army Says 'Speed is of the Essence’ When it Comes to Cyber
Army is taking a cross-government, multi-nation approach to securing cyber at speed.

workforce
NIST
Joint Cyber Workforce Report Calls for ‘Systemic Changes’
The State of the Federal Cyber Workforce report outlines areas for improvement and a new action plan.

army
Army
Army CIO Releases Updated Data, Cloud Plans
The service is moving away from being network focused to being data centric.

army
Army
Army Unveils New Workforce Implementation Plan for 2022
The service leverages analytics and technology to recruit and develop civilian talent.

cx
DOL
Labor CIO Prioritizes CX as Center of Digital Transformation
Gundeep Ahluwalia said CX should be “baked into the cake,” not the “icing on top.”

cyber
Federal Cybersecurity
CBP Modernization Strategy Prioritizes Cybersecurity, Customer Experience
CBP CIO Sonny Bhagowalia said cyber threats have increased by 225% and require improved response.

ken myers
GSA
GSA Outlines Best Practices for Identity Management
Ken Myers explains how GSA’s new playbooks are guiding federal agencies’ identity management.

The Uphill Climb to Creating a Diverse Federal Workforce
FDA
The Uphill Climb to Creating a Diverse Federal Workforce
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, leaders from FDA and VA discuss how they are prioritizing diversity efforts.

UX
DOL
DOL CTO Says UX is Key to IT Modernization
DOL CTO Sanjay Koyani says user experience is guiding the agency’s IT modernization.

White House Issues New Memo to Secure Supply Chain
OMB
White House Issues New Memo to Secure Supply Chain
OMB’s new supply chain memo calls on agencies to utilize software that has been built following common cybersecurity practices.

Brian Kelley
DOD
DOD is Protecting 5G Networks with Emerging Security Techniques
Brian Kelley explains how he’s leveraging new models to secure 5G networks.

CISA, DISA are Focusing on Transparency to Secure Supply Chain
CISA
CISA, DISA are Focusing on Transparency to Secure Supply Chain
SBOMs and transparency are key to resilient cybersecurity models.

lynette sherrill
Veterans Affairs
VA Promotes Lynette Sherrill as Permanent CISO
Sherrill steps in as VA's security chief to lead a new cybersecurity approach.

DOD: Cyber Workforce is Our Generation Space Race
CISA
DOD: Cyber Workforce is Our Generation Space Race
CIO John Sherman highlighted a new upcoming cybersecurity workforce strategy to help its tech talent problem.

va app
Veterans Affairs
VA’s New Mobile App Centralizes Veteran Services
The VA: Health and Benefits app is improving customer experience by centralizing veteran services.

5G Enables Faster Data Transfer for VA, State Department
State Department
5G Enables Faster Data Transfer for VA, State Department
5G can bolster data-sharing and speed of delivery, but requires proper cloud and data infrastructure.

VA CIO Emphasizes Role of Automation, Cybersecurity in Tech Strategy
Veterans Affairs
VA CIO Emphasizes Role of Automation, Cybersecurity in Tech Strategy
Kurt DelBene said the agency plans to increase its spending for cybersecurity.

‘Cloud Smart’ Takes Shape Across Government
cloud
‘Cloud Smart’ Takes Shape Across Government
Cloud leaders at VA, NOAA and USCIS discuss the role of cloud in their strategies.

audio exam
Veterans Affairs
How Emerging Tech is Improving Veteran Health Care, Access
VA is collaborating with industry partners to develop innovative health care solutions and innovations.

NARA Weighs Records Digitization Deadline Extension Toward 'Zero Click' Goal
NARA
NARA Weighs Records Digitization Deadline Extension Toward 'Zero Click' Goal
The agency's chief records officer is ramping up electronic records management amid an approaching deadline.

VA Ramps Up Low Code to Speed Development Cycles
Veterans Affairs
VA Ramps Up Low Code to Speed Development Cycles
Carrie Lee, head of VA’s product engineering, talks platforms for faster development cycles.

DevSecOps is Making Army, CMS More Agile
Army
DevSecOps is Making Army, CMS More Agile
Part of agency digital transformations include a focus on upskilling the workforce and adopting new security models.

VA Secretary Talks Automation Benefits for PACT Act Claims Processing
Veterans Affairs
VA Secretary Talks Automation Benefits for PACT Act Claims Processing
Denis McDonough discusses how VA will prepare for additional claims from the PACT Act after the bill is signed into law Wednesday.

DAV Policy Chief Talks Future Priorities Amid PACT Act
DAV
DAV Policy Chief Talks Future Priorities Amid PACT Act
The organization played a lead role in the lead up to the PACT Act. Now it is eyeing veteran suicide prevention and infrastructure modernization.

Josh Jacobs
Veterans Benefits Administration
VBA Preps for Claims Influx from PACT Act
The agency's recently appointed Acting Undersecretary Josh Jacobs is gearing up for process improvements amid new legislation.

matt quinn
veterans experience
NCA is Using Technology to Improve Memorial Services
Memorial Affairs Undersecretary Matthew Quinn prioritizes tech in veteran memorial programs.

Shereef Elnahal
Veterans Affairs
VA’s New Health Chief Outlines Top Priorities
Undersecretary Shereef Elnahal plans to improve veteran health access and services.

identity management
HHS OIG
The Future of Identity Management is Continuous Verification, HHS OIG Says
Automation is a key driver for sustainable identity management and zero trust.

CIOs are Implementing Zero Trust to Secure IT Infrastructure
culture of change
CIOs are Implementing Zero Trust to Secure IT Infrastructure
CISA’s Robert Costello and Commerce’s Nagesh Rao talk zero trust, standardization and culture change.

COVID-19 Prompts Agencies to Accelerate Identity Management
Army
COVID-19 Prompts Agencies to Accelerate Identity Management
Army, GSA and VA leaders are improving identity management to secure critical employee and customer information.

VA Turns to AIOps to Mitigate Tech Issues Across Critical Systems
AI
VA Turns to AIOps to Mitigate Tech Issues Across Critical Systems
The agency's Operations Triage Group is leveraging data and AIOps to detect and mitigate abnormalities across the agency’s network.

cloud
FTC
Agencies are Ramping Up Hybrid Cloud Adoption
FTC, U.S. Navy and VA are leveraging hybrid cloud environments to find new operational efficiencies.

hill air force base
Air Force
An Air Force Software Factory Eyes New Technology for Weapon Systems
309th SWEG is developing new IT and workforce programs to support broader DOD modernization efforts.

USPTO Outlines Future Plans for AI, Innovation
USPTO
USPTO Outlines Future Plans for AI, Innovation
USPTO experts discuss new findings and growth potential across AI and emerging technologies.

data
GAO
GAO, VA are Leveraging Data to Improve Customer Experience
Data leaders from GAO and VA discuss how they’re collecting user feedback to improve CX.

collaboration
Veterans Affairs
Good Cybersecurity Requires Enterprise-Wide Collaboration, VA CDO Says
VA’s CDO Kshemendra Paul said cybersecurity and zero trust require effective data management.

business value
Veterans Affairs
VA Highlights Importance of ROI for HCD Innovations
VA innovation specialist discusses the importance of communicating value of human-centered design to senior leadership at the 2022 Government UX Summit.

records
Veterans Affairs
FDA, VA are Moving Away from Paper-Based Processes
FDA and VA received FedHealthIT awards for their efforts to collect, store and analyze data to improve patient care.

DOD Takes Step in Capturing Actionable Data from Wearables
IoT
DOD Takes Step in Capturing Actionable Data from Wearables
A new effort is taking extracted data from IOT devices to a build a health data ecosystem for the military.

Data Governance is Key to Improving ‘Digital Awareness’
Veterans Affairs
Data Governance is Key to Improving ‘Digital Awareness’
SSA and VA are improving digital awareness to keep pace with innovation.

Emerging Uses of 3D Printing, Manufacturing are Transforming Veteran Care
Veterans Affairs
Emerging Uses of 3D Printing, Manufacturing are Transforming Veteran Care
Innovation Chief Ryan Vega sees great promise in the power of technology to improve PTSD, hearing loss and more.

supply chain
Veterans Affairs
VA Touts ‘Tech as a Service' for its Modernization Programs
VA’s acquisition head says ‘Agile is old news,' and the agency is now turning to ‘technology-as-a-service.’

Human-Centered Design's Role in Data Interoperability
Veterans Affairs
Human-Centered Design's Role in Data Interoperability
VA is honing in on interoperability to serve as the foundation of key programs like EHR modernization.

budget
FDA
FDA Requests Additional Funds to Bolster Cybersecurity
FDA’s FY 23 budget request asks for additional funds to build upon IT modernization and align cyber practices.

hr
Veterans Affairs
VA Eyes CX, RPA in HR Modernization Plan
Human capital management improvements at the agency are enabling cost and time savings for the workforce.

DevSecOps is Improving CX at GSA, VA
Veterans Affairs
DevSecOps is Improving CX at GSA, VA
Modernized software development frameworks are leading to improved customer experience.

VA Outlines How Industry Can Support EHR Implementation
Veterans Affairs
VA Outlines How Industry Can Support EHR Implementation
The agency turns to industry amid a health records transformation and 'plug-and-play' capabilities.

This VA Product Line is Supporting Enterprise Data Modernization
cloud
This VA Product Line is Supporting Enterprise Data Modernization
A product line management approach is ensuring better use of resources and cost savings across the agency.

State Department, VA are Accelerating the Move to Hybrid Cloud
Veterans Affairs
State Department, VA are Accelerating the Move to Hybrid Cloud
Cloud leaders address how they’re transitioning to hybrid cloud environments.

VA’s Agile Center of Excellence is Transforming Software Development
Veterans Affairs
How VA’s Agile Center of Excellence is Transforming Software Development
The agency's product line management vision is seeing value with new efforts driving culture change.

This Virtual Assistant Uses AI to Improve Case Management at VA
digitization
This Virtual Assistant Uses AI to Improve Case Management at VA
The agency's veteran readiness division lead explains new digital tools that are improving veteran employment services.

data dashboard
Veterans Affairs
Inside VA’s Data Visualization Strategy
VA is accelerating data visualization and management practices to support veteran services.

Diversity is Key to the Future of a Cyber Workforce
cybersecurity workforce
Diversity is Key to the Future of a Cyber Workforce
Government and academia are partnering to promote diversity across the cybersecurity workforce.

Drew Myklegard
Veterans Affairs
Drew Myklegard Steps in as Acting Deputy Federal CIO
Former VA product lead takes on a new OMB role following the departure of Maria Roat.

HR
AI
VA Takes on Human Capital IT Modernization
Joseph Thele and Mark Ricciardi explain how they plan to modernize VA HR systems.

What Agencies Can Learn From These GSA-Led Human-Centered Design Projects
GSA
What Agencies Can Learn From These GSA-Led Human-Centered Design Projects
FDIC’s Brian Whittaker unpacks his efforts on key modernization projects that are ultimately improving trust in government.

VA Addresses Workforce Training in New EHR Site Rollout
Veterans Affairs
VA Addresses Workforce Training in New EHR Site Rollout
The agency's new EHR platform went live at its next site in Washington.

NIH Gears Up for Data Sharing Policy, Modernized Biomedical Data Ecosystem
NIH
NIH Gears Up for Data Sharing Policy, Modernized Biomedical Data Ecosystem
Data leader Susan Gregurick discusses how the agency is improving data sharing and usability for biomedical research.

digitization
IRS
Digitalization Efforts Help IRS, VA Curb Costs
Digitization and digitalization are two related areas enabling new projects and adoption of emerging technologies.

VA's Terry Adirim: EHR is a 'Challenge and an Opportunity'
Veterans Affairs
VA's Terry Adirim: EHR is a 'Challenge and an Opportunity'
New EHR modernization leads discuss the unified approach driving the program's next steps.

VA is Leveraging APIs to Improve Patient Experience
Veterans Affairs
VA is Leveraging APIs to Improve Patient Experience
VA Lighthouse director Dave Mazik explains new digital tools that are supporting veteran health outcomes.

Federal EHR Leads Say EHR Deployment is Half Complete
Veterans Affairs
FEHRM Says EHR Deployment is Half Complete
The team is now strategizing how to incorporate more data standards into the technology.

VA Leveraging Synthetic Data to Improve Suicide Prevention Efforts
Veterans Affairs
VA Leveraging Synthetic Data to Improve Suicide Prevention Efforts
VA announces suicide prevention challenge, and synthetic data could improve outcomes.

digitization
DOL
DOL Leverages TMF Funding to Drive Digitization, Data Modernization
DOL CIO explains how TMF is supporting digitization and data modernization initiatives.

Data Interoperability Efforts Take Shape at VA
Veterans Affairs
Data Interoperability Efforts Take Shape at VA
VA is looking to make data more interoperable to populate insights via dashboards and inform pandemic next steps.

i-VA Interoperability Platform Brings in Multiple Health Data Points for Integrated View
Veterans Affairs
i-VA Interoperability Platform Brings in Multiple Health Data Points for Integrated View
VA interoperability lead Ken Rubin discusses a new data platform that’s improving data discovery and sharing.

Agencies Embrace CX Initiatives in Support of Presidential Directives
GSA
Agencies Embrace CX Initiatives in Support of Presidential Directives
Customer experience leaders at CISA, GSA and OMB explain how they’re shifting strategies to support President Biden’s recent executive order.

Data is at the Heart of Improved Veteran Health Care
Veterans Affairs
Data is at the Heart of Improved Veteran Health Care
VA is improving data management to enhance veteran health care and services.

VA's Platform One Supports Faster, Secure Development
DevSecOps
VA's Platform One Supports Faster, Secure Development
Modeled after DOD's Platform One, a new enterprise-class hosting service is enabling faster development.

records
digitization
How COVID-19 Impacted Federal Digitization Efforts 
NARA leveraged lessons learned from COVID-19 to accelerate records digitization.

Data
NSF
Data-Sharing Initiatives Are Helping Agency Decision-Making
GSA, NSF and VA are improving data sharing to gain near real-time insights and support cross-agency collaboration.

Kurt DelBene
Veterans Affairs
New VA CIO Outlines Top Priorities
Kurt DelBene eyes EHR modernization, telehealth and workforce development.

Agencies Embark on New IT Approaches as User Experiences
Veterans Affairs
Agencies Embark on New IT Approaches as User Experiences
Federal technology leaders outline the connection between workforce and CX to improve mission outcomes.

Robert Califf
FDA
FDA Gets Permanent Commissioner, CTO
Senate confirms Robert Califf as FDA commissioner and Sohail Chaudhry takes on CTO full time.

Federal Workforce Strategies Driving Tech Adoption
Veterans Affairs
The Federal Workforce Strategies Driving AI Adoption
DOD and VA leaders unpack their workforce priorities as the technology landscape expands.

NIST, HHS on Automating Data Collection for Cybersecurity
NIST
NIST, HHS on Automating Data Collection for Cybersecurity
Enabling data access, collection and protection can augment manual processes and keep systems secure.

How the Biden Cybersecurity Order is Informing Cloud Modernization
DOL
How the Biden Cybersecurity Order is Informing Cloud Modernization
The Department of Labor is taking a close look at principles of its cloud strategy to enable zero trust.

Feds Tackle Growing Ransomware Risks With Zero Trust
NSA
Feds Tackle Growing Ransomware Risks With Zero Trust
Cyber organizations are adopting zero trust and access management solutions to combat new ransomware threats.

What's Next for the Federal Pandemic Response?
vaccine
What's Next for the Federal Pandemic Response?
Agencies continue their whole-of-government response to COVID-19, expanding testing, vaccines and tracking.

VA, Air Force Leaders Join Federal CIO Office
OMB
VA, Air Force Leaders Join Federal CIO Office
Drew Myklegard and Eileen Vidrine join OMB OFCIO to support cybersecurity, data and IT modernization priorities.

TMF
TMF
Technology Modernization Fund Leaders Address Fund’s Progress, Future
Rep. Gerry Connolly and CIO Clare Martorana discuss recent changes to TMF and future priorities for the program.

The Call for a National Approach to COVID-Tracking Apps
GAO
The Call for a National Approach to COVID-Tracking Apps
Recent findings from GAO suggest digital vaccine credentials and exposure notification apps need to overcome privacy and interoperability barriers.

AI
Veterans Affairs
AI is Driving Accessibility, Equity in VA Health Care
The department is implementing its AI strategy to improve data efforts and veteran solutions.

Kurt DelBene
Veterans Affairs
Kurt DelBene Gets Senate Confirmation as VA CIO
The former Microsoft executive will face a restructured EHR modernization program and other tech priorities in 2022.

Customer Experience Tech Improvements Highlight Biden Executive Order
Veterans Affairs
Customer Experience Tech Improvements Highlight Biden Executive Order
Agencies are integrating human-centered design principles to improve customer-facing digital platforms and align with new executive order.

Workforce
OPM
OPM Director Outlines Top Priorities for Federal Workforce
The agency is releasing new guidance and tools for hiring and workforce initiatives.

VA CISO Unpacks Top Priorities for 2022 and Beyond
Veterans Affairs
VA CISO Unpacks Top Priorities for 2022 and Beyond
Paul Cunningham outlines where VA is headed with its cybersecurity strategy and priorities.

This Project is Trying to Bring Inclusive Data Standards to Health IT
ONC
This Project is Trying to Bring Inclusive Data Standards to Health IT
ONC leaders discuss work around improved health delivery via data standards that are more representative of diverse populations.

Agencies Emphasize Unified Approach to EHR Modernization
DHMS
Agencies Emphasize Unified Approach to Federal EHR Modernization
Interoperability in cross-agency EHRs rely on close internal collaboration.

EHR
EHR
VA Backs Cerner EHR System Amid Next Phases
Deputy Secretary Remy details next steps of EHR rollout, emphasizing patient safety and improved governance.

HPC
NASA
AI, Data are Key to Future of High-Performance Computing
DOL and NASA are accelerating AI and data capabilities as they look to leverage advanced computing.

Threat Modeling
FDA
FDA is Working on a Threat Modeling Playbook
Cyber experts at FDA unpack how it is shaping guidance for threat modeling to secure medical devices and health data.

Data
ONC
Health Agencies Say Interoperability is Key to Sustainable Infrastructure
FDA, ONC and VA leaders address how they’re improving data flows to bolster IT infrastructures.

Digital Services
GSA
Human-Centered Design's Key Role in Improved Government Services
Leaders at GSA, IRS and VA discuss new digital services that help customers navigate government services.

FDA Approves More Boosters for Some
FDA
FDA Approves More Boosters for Some
Both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are approved for some vaccinated individuals while the agency reviews more data.

Federal Agencies Unite to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Department of Justice
Federal Agencies Unite to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
DOJ, FBI and CISA unpack how they’re leveraging government, industry and international partnerships to mitigate ransomware attacks.

Defense-Focused Agencies on Defending Cyber Attacks
CIA
Defense-Focused Agencies on Defending Cyber Attacks
CIA, CYBERCOM and DHS are integrating new security solutions to mitigate evolving risks.

Cloud
DOD
New Cloud Strategies Take Hold for DOD and Beyond
Leaders at DOD and NASA are accelerating their cloud journeys by adopting a strategic, ‘cloud smart’ approach.

NARA's Path to a Paperless Government Puts Cloud First
NARA
NARA's Path to a Paperless Government Puts Cloud First
Automation, eDiscovery and cloud are improving records management in digital environments.

How Data-Driven Cultures Are Supporting Federal Innovation
NSF
How Data-Driven Cultures Are Supporting Federal Innovation
Federal policies are enabling agencies to build data-driven cultures in support of data modernization efforts.

The Scientific Computing Advocates Behind FDA's Tech Transformation
FDA
The Scientific Computing Advocates Behind FDA's Tech Transformation
A group of IT specialists and scientists are fostering collaboration to enact transformational changes across the agency.

CDC Director Sides with FDA on COVID-19 Booster Shots
COVID-19
CDC Director Sides with FDA on COVID-19 Booster Shots
Dr. Rochelle Walensky discusses CDC’s booster dose decision for some individuals and next steps in the regulatory process.

DOJ Tackling Business Processes to Support Records Management
e-Discovery
DOJ Tackling Business Processes to Support Records Management
The agency is looking at new tools that are supporting both content and program management.

NARA Previews Next Few Years of Records Digitization
NARA
NARA Previews Next Few Years of Records Digitization
Through its strategic plan, the agency is embracing strategies to embrace a fully digital government.

How Products Flow through FDA’s Regulatory System
FDA
How Products Flow through FDA’s Regulatory System
With novel health solutions, drug manufacturers undergo a strict process to get their products to market.

Data is at the Heart of Booster Shot Approvals
FDA
Data is at the Heart of Booster Shot Approvals
FDA’s biologics leader explains progress with COVID-19 vaccines and response to emerging variants.

Agencies Leverage Data to Ramp Up Health Care Enrollment, Digital Services
Data management
Agencies Leverage Data to Ramp Up Health Care Enrollment, Digital Services
Federal tech leaders emphasize the importance of data to develop digital health services.

Equity
diversity
Agencies Focusing on Access, Equity in Service Delivery
Diversity, equity, inclusion and access are cornerstones for federal agencies as they deploy new tools and services.

How HHS OIG Helps CMS Combat Medical Identity Theft
CMS
How HHS OIG Helps CMS Combat Medical Identity Theft
Audits and evaluations are helping the agency detect and prevent identity fraud.

Cybersecurity
Zero Trust
Agencies Pivot Cybersecurity Strategies to Meet New EO Requirements
GAO, VA and NASA address how they’re implementing robust security frameworks to align with a recent executive order.

DARPA
DARPA
DARPA Launches New Programs to Detect Falsified Media
The organization is using advanced tools to combat deepfakes and other manipulated media.

Vid Desai
FDA
Vid Desai Leads FDA’s New Digital Transformation Office as CIO
The agency is taking on tech modernization with new office and new appointments.

Electronic Records
e-Discovery
Federal Agencies Transitioning to Electronic Records: What to Expect in 2022
Agencies must meet new electronic record targets in 2022, as part of a move to a “paperless government.”

COVID-19
NIH
NIH is Accelerating At-Home COVID-19 Testing to Improve Data Insights
Success in the RADx Program and at-home COVID-19 testing is leading to improved data collection and analysis.

FDA is Improving Interoperability to Enhance Patient Outcomes
FDA
FDA is Improving Interoperability to Enhance Patient Outcomes
A new initiative aims to build a “community of interoperability” to improve diagnostics and standards.

Vaping
FDA
FDA Responds to Tobacco Application Spikes
The agency's tech posture is helping it review unexpected amounts of applications for new tobacco products.

Navigating the Regulatory Road to COVID-19 Booster Shots
Data management
Navigating the Regulatory Road to COVID-19 Booster Shots
Data management and digital tools are driving FDA’s efforts to respond to the next wave of COVID-19 demands.

VA is Expanding Opportunities, Services for Women Veterans
Veterans Affairs
VA is Expanding Opportunities, Services for Women Veterans
New tech tools and knowledge-sharing initiatives are supporting women veterans.

New Tool Helps CMS Customers Tie Business Value to Cloud
CMS
New Tool Helps CMS Customers Tie Business Value to Cloud
The agency's cloud migration strategy is aligning business values and customers' needs.

Inside the AI Pilots for Security, Knowledge Management at CMS
AI
Inside the AI Pilots for Security, Knowledge Management at CMS
The agency is looking at how AI can free up manual workloads as it develops a larger artificial intelligence strategy.

Digital Services Improve CMS Call Center Operations
CMS
Digital Services Improve CMS Call Center Operations
The agency is embracing a new customer experience strategy amid increased customer communications.

Inglis: Cyber Director Will 'Complement' Other Cyber Leaders
National Cyber Director
Inglis: Cyber Director Will 'Complement' Other Cyber Leaders
The White House's cyber chief outlined some of his priorities as he works to stand up and define how the new office will collaborate on a cybersecurity strategy.

Military Services Are Transforming Cloud Operations
Navy
Military Services Are Transforming Cloud Operations
The Army and Navy are integrating new cloud strategies to drive technology adoption and utility.

VA Streamlines Product Approach to Improve Innovation
Veterans Affairs
VA Streamlines Product Approach to Improve Innovation
Moving from traditional silos to streamlined operations has boosted agility and scale, and now the agency is eyeing more future-focused development.

FDA's New Supply Chain Program Bolsters Resiliency, Security
CARES Act
FDA Getting Ahead of Supply Chain Threats With New Program
A permanent supply chain program will help the agency prevent shortages of medical devices.

Zero Trust
HHS
Zero Trust Will Bolster Security Architecture at HHS OIG
The agency's CIO discusses how monitoring will be key to its future security strategy.

VA Outlines Importance of Zero Trust as Threat Landscape Evolves
Veterans Affairs
VA Outlines Importance of Zero Trust as Threat Landscape Evolves
Zero trust access models are essential to maintaining robust security frameworks.

Here's How FDA is Approaching Change Management in Data Efforts
FDA
How FDA is Approaching Change Management in New Data Efforts
Leveraging patient experience data for product development requires strong workforce readiness.

VA Taking Critical Steps to Prepare for Expanded Veteran Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration
VA Taking Critical Steps to Prepare for Expanded Veteran Benefits
Leaders across VA address how they are focusing on efficiency to provide all veterans with their full benefits.

DAV is Launching New Veteran Services, Expanding COVID-19 Response
Veterans Affairs
DAV is Launching New Veteran Services, Expanding COVID-19 Response
Leaders across the veteran service organization outline how it is supporting veterans throughout the pandemic.

VA
Veterans Affairs
Ongoing 'Fourth Mission' Enabling VA COVID-19 Response
Secretary Denis McDonough addressed the department's pandemic response and how it will continue to combat the virus by focusing on vaccinations.

How FDA Ramped up Medical Device Reviews
FDA
How FDA Ramped up Medical Device Reviews
Agency leaders helped lead FDA’s COVID-19 emergency response and improved processes to expedite delivery of critical medical supplies.

Drug Development
FDA
How FDA Ramped Up COVID-19 Treatment Approvals
Leaders across the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research are applying lessons learned from the pandemic on its response to therapies for emerging variants.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough swears in Deputy Secretary Donald Remy
Veterans Affairs
VA's New Deputy Secretary Faces Transformed EHR Program
Agency leaders outline a focus on training, readiness and transparency in tackling the next stages of its electronic health records.

Diversity
Veterans Affairs
Top VHA Leader Promotes Workforce Diversity Amid EHR Transformation
The agency wants its workforce to be ready and trained as it integrates new technology.

Health Data
ONC
HHS is Tailoring Data Efforts to Address Social Determinants of Health
The agency's data chief is collecting new information on social determinants of health to improve data analysis, health equity and trust.

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs
VA Overhauls EHR Program with New Approaches to Training, Governance 
Secretary Denis McDonough discussed findings and next steps from its strategic review of the electronic health record modernization program.

Tech Adoption
DOD
Agencies are Focusing on Workforce Development to Support Tech Adoption
New workforce initiatives at DOD and DHS aim to drive technology adoption and implementation.

Change Management
change management
Change Management Key to Transforming the Federal Workforce
As federal agencies modernize systems and processes, managing the workforce remains a crucial component to managing change.

Social Media
White House
White House Leverages Social Media to Reach New Audiences
The executive branch is leaning on digital technologies to increase engagement with the public.

Gender Identity
ONC
Federal Health Interoperability Standards Now Include Gender Identity
The new guidance is the latest move agencies are making in targeting improved health equity for underrepresented communities.

HHS
HHS
Former HHS CIO Reflects on Lessons Learned Throughout Pandemic
How the department responded to COVID-19 and collaborated with agencies will inform future strategies for working more efficiently.

Supply Chain
supply chain
FDA Calls to Protect Drug Supply Chain During Pandemic
The agency outlines exemptions and waivers that maintain strengthened supply chain efforts while also enabling a strong pandemic response.

Workforce
ONC
ONC Academic Program Targets Health Inequities
Biden’s American Rescue Plan allocates $80 million to fund ONC’s innovative workforce development program that aims to promote health equity.

Ransomware
ransomware
Agencies Combat Ransomware in Digital Health
Federal and industry leaders are bolstering security foundations to protect against evolving ransomware threats.

e-Discovery
e-Discovery
What is E-discovery? The Future of Federal Litigation Tech
As the amount of digital data continues to grow, e-discovery is reshaping how organizations manage information for legal requirements and compliance.

Quantum
quantum
DARPA Aims for Quantum-Computing Benchmarks in New Program
The agency is exploring how quantum computing could improve speed and efficiency of health and science applications to support long-term future demands.

Data
FDA
FDA Tackles Training, Recruiting in Next Phase of Data Strategy
CDO Ram Iyer noted FDA’s data progress preparing for emerging technologies since the launch of its roadmap in March 2021.

Application
FDA
The New Age of Tobacco Product Application, Review Processes
Agility is helping the agency’s regulatory processes to expedite application submission and review.

Vaping
FDA
Pandemic Data of Vaping Use Shows Impact on Youth
Leaders at the Center for Tobacco Products outline new research findings for tobacco and cannabis use, following the onset of COVID-19.

COVID-19
Veterans Affairs
VA Prepares for COVID-19 'Aftershock,' Offers Additional Support Services
VA’s acting deputy secretary discusses new innovations to support veterans and how VA will prepare for a post-COVID world.

FDA
FDA
FDA’s FY 2022 Budget Calls for Additional Funding to Strengthen IT Infrastructure
FDA’s acting commissioner emphasizes the importance of IT infrastructure modernization to improve speed and quality of operations.

RPA
RPA
RPA is Streamlining DOL’s Business Processes, Creating New Efficiencies
Labor's emerging technology lead outlines how the department is leveraging RPA to reduce workloads and dollars spent.

Security
FDA
FDA Hones in on Medical Device Security
Cybersecurity leaders discuss how the agency is implementing new cyber controls to protect medical device integrity.

COVID-19
COVID-19
The Future of At-Home COVID-19 Testing
HHS’ at-home and self-testing services could help the public maintain health safety amid reopening plans.

Digital Health
FDA
Tech’s Outlook to Advance New, Generic Drug Development
FDA leaders are experimenting on new programs that innovate how technology facilitates the review and approval of new drugs.

Data Security
data security
Evolving Cyber Threats Prompt Agencies to Hone in on Data Security
CMS, NIH and VHA are strengthening data services and security to protect health services.

Data
DOD
VA, DOD Support Transitioning Military Service Members in New Data Effort
VA is collaborating with DOD to improve transition support for service members and veterans.

EHR
Data management
Industry’s Role for Interoperability in Common Health Record
Health leaders at DOD and VA are working through transforming processes ahead of the new federal electronic health record.

AI
AI
New FDA AI Tool is Advancing Health Care
A new tool shows promise in increasing success rates of detecting cancer, and a new data strategy shows promise for future medical devices.

DevSecOps
DevSecOps
DevSecOps Enables VA’s Digital Transformation
VA’s DevSecOps lead is integrating agile incrementally into its strategic priorities to guide its digital transformation journey.

Drug Development
FDA
Critical Role of Office of New Drugs in FDA’s Pandemic Response
The office’s director explains how it has leveraged new practices to quickly review and approve treatments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI
NIH
NIH Tackles Equitable AI for Biomedical, Behavioral Science
Health and tech experts address how data processes are creating new efficiencies in the federal health sector.

Modernization
Technology Modernization Fund
How Federal Modernization Fund is Tackling Tomorrow’s Tech Challenges
A new prioritization model for the Technology Modernization Fund ensures government has flexibility to modernize quickly.

Data Management
Data management
Tracking COVID-19 Led to Better Data Sharing at HHS
Chief data officers across HHS are strengthening platforms that speed up data collection and management.

AI
USPTO
AI Drives New Efficiencies at USPTO
The agency’s AI efforts are progressing to include new capabilities in image search using machine-learning and automation.

Data Strategy
DOD
DOD CDO Working on 'Data Decrees' Amid New Data Strategy
New strategies will focus on making data a strategic asset to the military.

Remote Collaboration
Veterans Affairs
IT Infrastructure Investments Drive Remote Collaboration
USDA and VA are modernizing IT systems to prepare for the digital future.

DevSecOps
DevSecOps
VA’s DevOps Mindset Enables Faster Service Launches
VA is leveraging new platforms and services to provide better and faster care to veterans.

AI
IRS
AI is Streamlining Federal Procurement Strategies
Tech leaders across DHS and IRS are integrating AI to streamline processes and uncover new efficiencies.

FDA CTO Vid Desai
FDA
Vid Desai Steps Up as FDA Acting CIO
FDA’s CTO takes on the new role amid Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy’s departure.

Organ Transplant System
HRSA
Health Leads Tackle a More Equitable Organ Transplant System
There are opportunities for workflow and process improvements for the system managing organ donations and transplantation.

Vaccine Distribution
DOD
Military Administers 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines, Addresses Funding
Leaders across DOD are continuing COVID-19 response efforts, but are projecting shortfalls from additional expenses.

Data Sharing
HHS
HHS CDO Touts Collaboration Goals for Data Sharing
Data-driven platforms are pushing new solutions and remedying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccine Safety
CDC
CDC: VAERS Reporting Database is ‘Success Story’ for Vaccine Safety
The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System quickly detected and alerted federal health agencies on the potentially fatal effects of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Data Management
COVID-19
DOD Trauma Center’s Data Supporting Pandemic Response
New data capabilities to bolster its COVID-19 response and prepare for future medical challenges.

Digital Transformation
Veterans Affairs
Managed Services Help VA Drive Digital Transformation
The Department of Veterans Affairs is bolstering its managed services to support digital experiences and solutions.

IT Solutions
innovation
GSA Pushes Small Business Impact During Pandemic
The agency is driving adoption of emerging technologies through innovative IT contract vehicles.

Lung Cancer Screening
Cancer innovation
Making the Case for Expanding Lung Cancer Screenings
Emerging data and technology drives new health recommendations to address disease and preventive services.

Data Security
HHS
How HHS, GSA Tackled Data Security During COVID-19
The pandemic increased the need for secure, modernized and evolved solutions to expedite federal response efforts.

Remote IT Infrastructure
DHS
Agencies Grasp Mobile Challenges of Remote IT Infrastructure
COVID-19 pushed DHS and GAO to drive identity management and zero trust to protect its IT infrastructure, as cybersecurity threats continue to increase.

Data Analytics and human capital management
OPM
Is OPM Here to Stay Amid New Recommended IT Reforms?
A NAPA report calls on OPM to leverage data analytics and modernize IT systems to support innovation in managing the federal civilian workforce.

DevSecOps
DevSecOps
Unpacking the Culture Behind DevSecOps at USCIS, DOD
Federal and industry leaders say DevSecOps is enabling better and faster services for IT teams.

Artificial Intelligence
AI
AI, Data Sharing Drive Adult Protective Service Reporting at HHS
The Administration for Community Living is leveraging data to train AI algorithms that deliver a greater insight into adult mistreatment research and predictions.

COVID-19
American Rescue Act of 2021
HHS COVID-19 Relief Efforts Funded in Biden Stimulus Plan
Efforts to secure the supply chain will receive additional attention under new presidential priorities.

Sen. Jon Tester (L) and Congressman Mark Takano (R)
Veterans Affairs
Policies Enable Collaborative Pandemic Support For Veteran Health
Senate and House VA leads are working together to tackle veterans mental health care, vaccinations and more.

SolarWinds Hack Prompts Agencies to Hone in on Data Management
NASA
SolarWinds Hack Prompts Agencies to Hone in on Data Management
NASA, State Department and USPTO leadership are approaching technology with consideration of preventing a major security breach.

Rep. Haley Stevens
Artificial Intelligence
Congresswoman Aims to Support Underserved Area in AI Research
The House Subcommittee on Research & Technology advocates for increased funding around AI, data analytics and robotics.

The White House
TMF
Digital Service Leader Clare Martorana Tapped as Next Federal CIO
The incoming federal CIO faces digital modernization initiatives during the pandemic response.
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