Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Information and Technology is using DevSecOps to enhance processes, develop new solutions and provide better services to veterans, Todd Simpson, VA’s deputy assistant secretary for DevSecOps, said during GovernmentCIO Media & Research’s Disruptive DevSecOps virtual event.

• DevSecOps

The Air Force, VA and NASA encourage communication, training and empowerment to better adoption of agile software development methods.

• Digital Services
• Health care

SAMHSA and other agencies are introducing communications and tech campaigns to support the mental health challenges of older people.

• Data

The Department of Veterans Affairs describes data as a "superpower" unlocked by thoughtful data governance.

• Artificial Intelligence

The agency has encouraged cross-departmental collaboration and adoption of best practices to combat misuse of benefits.

• Cybersecurity

USDA and VA are modernizing IT systems to prepare for the digital future.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data
• Health IT

The agency's Million Veteran Program is advancing precision care and treatment for underrepresented populations.

• Data
• DevSecOps

VA is leveraging new platforms and services to provide better and faster care to veterans.

• Health care
• Health IT

The agency is working to ensure veterans who need remote care are given the resources to overcome financial hardship or a lack of internet access.

• Health care

IHS's acting director spoke on the current state and future needs of the agency as Congress considers the FY 2022 budget.

• Health IT

Secretary McDonough said with easing demand for vaccines, the agency is preparing care for long-haul COVID patients.

• Digital Services

The agency invested resources into new applications providing access to critical services and information during the pandemic.