Articles and podcast episodes, newest first. Federal health IT intelligence for defense contractors and government decision-makers.
Fed UP Podcast
March 1, 2026 · 00:39:09
The conversation covers the impact of circadian rhythm on health and productivity, as well as the geopolitical impact of technology and government decisions. It delves into the challenges of balancing
February 28, 2026 · 13 min read
Hard data on the Pentagon's Anthropic designation: market penetration, enterprise exposure, legal precedent, and the double standard created in a single evening.
February 5, 2026 · 5 min read
On January 21, 2026, the VA held a landmark industry event for the largest healthcare contract ever. What contractors need to know.
Fed UP Podcast
January 31, 2026 · 00:41:46
The conversation begins with an introduction and discussion about the podcast's mission and intent. It then transitions into a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the federal space, cov
January 29, 2026 · 5 min read
If you're not paying attention to the VA's restructuring, you're already behind. Here's what the reorganization means for contractors.
Fed UP Podcast
January 23, 2026 · 00:00:19
introducing Mission Meets Reality
Fed UP Podcast
January 23, 2026 · 00:00:19
Introducing Mission Meets Reality... coming soon!
January 22, 2026 · 5 min read
VA's OIT posted an RFI for a next-generation referral, authorization, utilization management, and care coordination system.
January 15, 2026 · 5 min read
IBM's 2025 report reveals organizations mastering AI adoption are 32X more likely to reach top-tier performance. 78% of execs say a new operating model is required.
January 8, 2026 · 5 min read
A Navy corpsman is waiting on a telehealth consult that routes through systems maintained by contested infrastructure. The readiness implications are real.
December 18, 2025 · 5 min read
Last week we introduced the MHS Triad. This week, what Keith Bass, Emil Michael, and their appointment actually signals for defense health.
December 11, 2025 · 5 min read
The political architect, the Silicon Valley operator, and what their installation means for the future of military healthcare.
December 4, 2025 · 5 min read
After the Great Depression, people kept money in the mattress. Some defense health IT vendors are doing the same with their COTS products.
November 1, 2025 · 5 min read
Sara Byrd and I have been talking about doing this for months. Fed UP: Where Mission Meets Reality is live.
May 27, 2025 · 5 min read
From diagnosis to action — charting the path to unify MHS imaging through DTRS, VNAs, cloud, and AI across 700+ facilities.
May 20, 2025 · 5 min read
At 2 a.m. at Camp Lejeune, a medic's tablet stalls. In Kandahar, a CT scan saves a life in minutes. The paradox of MHS enterprise imaging.