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FedHealth acquisition is undergoing significant change driven by procurement consolidation, efficiency initiatives, the FAR overhaul, small business policy shifts, and continued budget uncertainty. These dynamics are reshaping acquisition processes and strategies as well as how opportunities at HHS, VA, and DHA are structured, competed, and awarded. Panelists will discuss emerging acquisition trends, agency specific drivers, common issues slowing procurements, and practical expectations for FY26 and beyond — helping contractors refine capture strategy, partnership decisions, and competitive positioning in the federal health market.

Federal health agencies are under pressure to modernize data ecosystems while expanding mission demands across public health, research, and health care delivery. Yet many continue to navigate legacy infrastructure, interoperability gaps, and evolving governance frameworks. What is the current state and what does true “data readiness” require? This panel brings together FedHealth leaders to discuss how agencies align infrastructure investments with intended use cases; address interoperability challenges; strengthen data governance; and responsibly scale and manage patient data. Panelists will also examine whether current data environments are structured, secure, and mature enough to support AI—and whether agencies have fully accounted for the long-term cost of storing, securing, and sustaining enterprise data. For industry partners, understanding agency data maturity is essential to delivering scalable, interoperable, and mission-aligned solutions. This session offers practical insight into the technical, policy, and financial realities shaping federal health data modernization.

Federal health agencies are accelerating the use of automation, AI, and digital platforms to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver enhanced services. But successful technology adoption demands thoughtful workforce planning, engagement, training/upskilling, and ongoing support. This panel will examine how agencies balance cost savings with customer satisfaction, determine when to automate versus augment human decision-making, and successfully manage the operational risks of transformation. Speakers will also discuss what increased technology means for contractors and future contracts. Learn more about the talent and implementation strategies shaping the future of federal health modernization.