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Fed UP: Where Mission Meets Reality

The federal health IT conversations that matter — policy, procurement, and the stuff nobody says out loud. No talking points. No softballs.

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EP3
Episode 3 April 4, 2026 · 00:41:07

Episode 3

This month, Mary and Sara get into it — what integrity actually looks like inside federal health IT, why the healthcare revenue cycle is increasingly being handed to machines that don't understand the

Veterans AffairsHealthcare Policy
EP2
Episode 2 March 1, 2026 · 00:39:09

Episode 2

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

AI & InnovationStrategy & Leadership
EP1
Episode 1 January 31, 2026 · 00:41:46

Episode 1: The Mission Behind the Mission

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

Military Health SystemStrategy & Leadership
Introducing Fed UP (originally announced as Mission Meets Reality) January 23, 2026 · 00:00:19

Introducing Fed UP (originally announced as Mission Meets Reality)

Introducing Mission Meets Reality... coming soon!

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Who's behind the mic.

Mary Womack

Mary Womack

Founder, Mission Meets Tech

I built Mission Meets Tech because most coverage of federal health IT either misses the operational stakes or avoids the hard questions. My career has been inside DoD, DHA, VA, and civilian agencies — I know where the friction is because I've worked inside it.

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Sara Byrd

Sara Byrd

Co-Host, Fed UP | Federal Health IT Strategist

Sara has 15+ years in federal health IT — BD, capture, and the hard work of getting technology adopted inside organizations that resist it. Three-time FedHealthIT100 honoree. She co-hosts Fed UP because she's spent her career watching smart ideas die in procurement.

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