VA Panel: Innovation Driving Improvement: How the VA is Modernizing IT to Deliver Optimum Veteran Care
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)

Sponsored by Microsoft Federal

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is on a path to leverage technology and innovation across systems to provide optimum service and reach Veterans where they are. From telehealth to AI/ML, data analytics to infrastructure updates, the VA is employing IT initiatives to integrate systems for greater efficiency across the agency and an improved Veteran experience. A panel of VA leaders will discuss efforts to modernize systems to improve service and continue rapid innovation to support future transformation.

Potential topics include:

  • Modernization initiatives across the agency and how they can work together for successful innovation
  • Using lessons learned during the pandemic, how the agency can best continue to move forward with rapid innovation
  • How industry can support the VA’s efforts to innovate at speed and scale

Speakers:

Dr. Kevin Galpin, Executive Director, Telehealth Services, Office of Connected Care, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA
Jack Galvin, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, OI&T Information Technology Operations and Services, VA
David "Drew" Myklegard, Executive Director, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), Demand Management Division (DMD), VA
Dr. Ryan Vega, Chief Officer, Healthcare Innovation and Learning, VHA Office of Discovery, Education & Affiliate Networks, VA
Charles Worthington, Chief Technology Officer, VA
Moderator: Troy Schneider, Editor-in-Chief, FCW & GCN