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Leaders across the veteran service organization outline how it is supporting veterans throughout the pandemic.

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Secretary Denis McDonough addressed the department's pandemic response and how it will continue to combat the virus by focusing on vaccinations.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to drive COVID-19 response efforts to support veterans and minorities, and is bracing for the “aftershock” of the pandemic, said Dr. Carolyn Clancy, VA’s acting deputy secretary.

Zero trust, supply chain risk management, enhanced mobility and data interoperability are the top IT goals for the Department of Homeland Security its components in 2021, according to comments from DHS chief technology officers at the AFCEA Bethesda Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS) Technology Forum last week.

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

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

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• DevSecOps

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

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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.

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs is bolstering its managed services to support digital experiences and solutions.

Various modernization initiatives to improve public health have pivoted as a result of the pandemic.

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• Health care

The VA Office of Connected Care has worked to boost capabilities in remote counseling for veterans.