The VA funding cut proposals have sparked concerns regarding the potential ramifications on services vital to veterans.    As the support pillar of those who served the nation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) brings forth crucial services, including medical care, mental health resources, housing, and employment. The proposed budget cuts threaten to diminish […] More

Verizon's public sector business is partnering with various divisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to help provide broadband internet and telehealth services to veterans residing in rural and remote locations. The project is the focus of a cooperative research and development agreement signed by Verizon Public Sector with the Veterans Health Administration, the company announced Tuesday.

On Dec. 6., the Potomac Officers Club will host the 2023 Healthcare Summit to provide a venue for discussing changes in the U.S. healthcare system since the COVID-19 pandemic. Register now to take part in the event.

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Verizon Business has launched a full-spectrum private 5G network for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System under a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at boosting veteran care with 5G technologies. This milestone is a step forward for the alliance between Verizon and VA, which previously resulted in the establishment of commercial in-building 5G […] More

Troy Edgar, finance and supply chain transformation leader at IBM, brings experience from both sides of the government contracting equation — the public and private sectors. In addition to serving as the Department of Homeland Security’s chief financial officer, the former Navy submariner held roles like CFO and business operations leader of product support for […] More

The Small Business Administration is seeking industry insights on its proposed rule to develop a certification program for veteran-owned small businesses looking to pursue contract opportunities across the federal government. In a notice published in the Federal Register, SBA said the new governmentwide certification program would replace the existing self-certification process for small businesses seeking […] More

Philip Dietz, general manager of Military and Veterans Health at Cognosante, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the work the company is doing to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Military Health System. In addition, Philip Dietz also discussed the importance of strong business ethics and giving back to the great community during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. “Cognosante is […] More

Aeyon, a recently formed engineering and management services company, has added Tom Harker, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, and Forrest Faison, a retired Navy vice admiral, to its board of advisers. Harker will serve on the board as Department of Defense and civilian chair while Faison will assume the position of healthcare chair, the Vienna, […] More

Maximus has agreed to purchase Veterans Evaluation Services' (VES) parent company for $1.4 billion in support of its long-term corporate strategy for revenue growth and ongoing strategic priority of expanding footprint in the U.S. federal market. The acquisition, which is subject to U.S. antitrust filing requirements and customary closing conditions, is expected to close during Maximus' third fiscal quarter, the company said Wednesday.

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Software consultancy company ThoughtWorks and the Department of Veterans Affairs teamed up for a centralized platform that was designed and rolled out by the partnership to send digital notifications to veterans from VA business lines and development teams.

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Document Storage Systems and All In Solutions have established a joint venture to help meet the health care needs of veterans and further advance federal health innovation.

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Anomali has discovered a phishing campaign that works by stealing login credentials from government procurement, email and courier services worlwide. The security company said Tuesday the credential harvesting threat has targeted the departments of Energy, Commerce, Urban Housing and Development, Veterans Affairs and Transportation.

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Verizon plans to provide its veteran customers with limitless access to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ telehealth app, which allows veterans to interact with VA healthcare providers via live video streaming.

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