Uncover the Powerhouses Shaping Healthcare Government Contracting
LMI
LMI, formerly a not-for-profit consultancy led by Wash100 Award winner and CEO Doug Wagoner, has consistently shown its dedication to advancing healthcare processes. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions, they are making a positive impact on both veterans and Medicare beneficiaries.
For instance, in July, LMI secured a $55 million, five-year contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Their efforts involve providing policy deployment, compliance solutions, and operations with advanced data analytics to drive performance optimization. In October, they were awarded a $19.6 million contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance suicide prevention strategies. By leveraging analytics, they are setting national research priorities and improving clinical decision-making frameworks for at-risk veterans. Zaki Saleh, LMI's senior vice president for the health and civilian market, continues to spearhead healthcare transformations and was recognized as the chair of the Healthcare Group in Executive Mosaic's prestigious 4×24 Leadership Program.
LMI VP of Business Transformation and Total Experience Rick Shah will introduce the closing keynote speaker Lee Ann Crochunis, deputy director of the Office of Information Technology at CMS, at the 2024 Healthcare Summit. The company's Bioinformatics Principal Dr. Alexander Holston will also lead a panel discussion, "Innovation at the Pace of Need: From Idea to MVP" at the event.
SAIC
Through robust IT services and modernization initiatives, the multibillion-dollar powerhouse SAIC is empowering government agencies like the VA to adopt secure, flexible, and future-ready technologies. Toni Townes-Whitley leads SAIC.
SAIC secured a spot on the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation Two (T4NG2) contract in January, valued at $60.7 billion. Their work supports the VA in delivering IT infrastructure, system engineering, application development, and cybersecurity services. Their role in the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center, Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 vehicle positions them as a leader in providing comprehensive IT services for healthcare innovation, covering everything from legacy system maintenance to emerging digital solutions.
SAIC Health Market Leader Heath Starr will lead a panel discussion, "The Convergence of Healthcare, Technology and Citizen Experience" at the 2024 Healthcare Summit. Karen Brazell, the company's VP for the VA account, will introduce keynote speaker Jennifer Wendel, chief information officer at HHS.
ECS
With a focus on blending technology and strategy, Fairfax, Virginia-based consultancy ECS is at the forefront of healthcare system modernization and support. John Heneghan, another Wash100 Award winner and president, leads the way.
ECS is delivering essential technical services under NIH's $500 million Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health initiative announced in December 2023. This contract highlights their capabilities in providing strategic talent support to accelerate ambitious healthcare research. They are also one of 17 contractors awarded a $650 million health technology contract to enhance the VA's healthcare systems.
At the 2024 Healthcare Summit, ECS Director of Data and Mission Partner Sharing Dr. Kimberly Eldenberg will oversee the panel discussion "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR): Increasing Survivability Through ML/AI." Meanwhile, VP of Civilian Health Accounts Tom Lapato will provide an intro for morning keynote speaker Jeffrey Neill, the associate executive director of the Technology Acquisition Center at the VA.
Tria Federal
The newest organization on the list, Tria Federal, is the result of a three-way merger in Q1 2023 and is an exciting new voice in healthcare consulting. Their expertise in IT integration and management is helping healthcare entities improve operational outcomes across defense and civilian sectors.
Tria Federal is an integral player in the Defense Health Agency's Omnibus IV contract, collaborating with military health systems to maximize efficiency and readiness. Their work under notable frameworks like T4NG and CIO-SP3 underscores their focus on delivering IT excellence with a core emphasis on digital transformation and healthcare accessibility.
Tria Chief Technology Officer John Cho will speak on a panel discussion entitled "Applied AI – Elevate Ideas to Reality" at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Healthcare Summit.
Digital Science
Multinational tech company Digital Science is consistently advancing research capabilities in the healthcare sector through its cutting-edge digital platforms, such as Dimensions.
Digital Science's $6 million subscription awarded by the NIH allows for groundbreaking capabilities in data discovery and predictive analysis, equipping healthcare professionals with better decision-making tools. At the 2024 Healthcare Summit, Emily Algha, DS Senior Director of Research Analytics & Support, will moderate a panel discussion about AI's role in research to real world impact. The company's director of U.S. federal business, Meghan Becker, will introduce the opening keynote speaker of the event, Steven Posnack, principal deputy assistant secretary for technology policy at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology within HHS.
Amazon Web Services
AWS' advanced cloud technologies provide healthcare organizations with a reliable and secure infrastructure to drive innovation and efficiency.
With a focus on scalability, security, and agility, AWS delivers tools to improve patient outcomes, enhance collaboration, and streamline data management. Dr. Chris Caggiano, AWS Principal Medical Officer, will be a part of the "Catalyzing Clinical Translation: AI's Role in Research to Real World Impact" panel at the 2024 Healthcare Summit.
Red Hat
Red Hat remains a trusted leader in supporting government contractors by delivering adaptable and secure IT environments.
Through its offerings in open-source technologies, Red Hat drives digital transformation for the healthcare sector. Their innovative solutions help organizations achieve high levels of infrastructure flexibility and cost-effectiveness. At the 2024 Healthcare Summit, look out for the "Applied AI – Elevate Ideas to Reality Panel"; Red Hat Chief Architect of Health and Life Sciences Ben Cushing will moderate.
AutogenAI
As a pioneer in AI-driven solutions for proposal writing, AutogenAI is transforming how healthcare contractors approach tenders and bids.
AutogenAI empowers bid-writing teams with an innovative tool designed to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve the quality of proposals. This solution enables contractors to win more bids while saving valuable time and resources.
These top healthcare government contractors are playing a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare. From leveraging advanced AI to modernizing IT infrastructures and delivering secure cloud solutions, their work is essential in addressing complex challenges faced by government agencies. Dive into the exclusive chance to connect with these game-changing teams all in one place at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 11!