January 8, 2026
A Navy corpsman is waiting on a telehealth consult that routes through systems maintained by contested infrastructure. The readiness implications are real.
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January 6, 2026
2026 marks the end of 'paper performance' in defense health — the great clawback is coming for contractors who can't deliver.
January 3, 2026
The military perfects the Kill Chain but neglects the Care Chain. Why synchronizing health readiness matters for lethality.
December 30, 2025
2026 marks the genesis of federal AI adoption at scale. What this means for defense health and the broader federal landscape.
December 27, 2025
A historic turning point for veteran healing through medical cannabis — what it means for VA policy and veteran care.
December 23, 2025
Washington wants AI to save billions, but a San Diego lawsuit just changed the calculation for federal AI deployment.
December 20, 2025
Why buying a platform without governance is the fastest way to fail in federal health IT modernization.
December 18, 2025
Last week we introduced the MHS Triad. This week, what Keith Bass, Emil Michael, and their appointment actually signals for defense health.
December 16, 2025
The battle over $250M AI tools is the wrong fight. The architecture that wins isn't about the model — it's about the mission.
December 13, 2025
The federal government wants AI innovation but discourages AI in the very proposals meant to deliver it. The procurement paradox explained.
December 11, 2025
The political architect, the Silicon Valley operator, and what their installation means for the future of military healthcare.
December 4, 2025
After the Great Depression, people kept money in the mattress. Some defense health IT vendors are doing the same with their COTS products.