by Steven Vito | Aug 6, 2022 |
A low code approach has emerged as a way to deploy applications faster and more cost-effectively. Popularized in the private sector over the past few years, its use in government is gaining momentum. One such use case is the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its mission...
by Steven Vito | Aug 2, 2022 |
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) was passed by Congress in December 2014. Since November 2015, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released two scorecards per year grading Federal agencies’ Information Technology (IT)...
by Scott Fromm | Aug 1, 2022 |
Working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a rewarding, impactful experience. It’s the federal government’s second largest Agency after the Defense Department, employing approximately 400,000 people at hundreds of medical facilities, benefit centers...
by Joe Vaughn | Jul 5, 2022 |
Change is not always easy. But not changing? Sometimes, it’s a matter of life and death. Joseph Vaughn, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) executive, knows firsthand. A 2022 FedHealthIT Innovation Award winner, he’s recognized for his leadership in implementing a...
by Mike Davies | Jun 14, 2022 |
Responding to a request for proposal, but unsure how to make it stand out? I have some helpful pointers before you put pen to paper. In my 36 years in the Department of Veterans Affairs, I often chose or participated in the process to pick a winning bidder in...
by Mike Davies | May 27, 2022 |
After 20+ years leading and participating in projects with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), I picked some best practices – and some not so great ones—in partnering with commercial businesses. These lessons learned from my perspective as a VA project lead,...
