Joshua Hodges

GSA Schedule Holders - Don't Miss This!! GSA is planning to release Refresh 22 to its MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 and an associated mass mod for existing schedule holders in August 2024. GSA will hold a webinar on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1pm ET. The link to join is https://lnkd.in/gSAT5biS Refresh 22 expands OPTIONAL participation in the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) pilot to 67 SINs! Make sure you understand what that means to you should you select to participate. Learn more about TDR at https://lnkd.in/g-h8Yn9A The refresh also adds a statement to FAR Clause 52.232-36 under GSAR/M clause SCP-FSS-001 regarding payments made by the Governmentwide Purchase Card (GPC) and related processing fees, that reads: "Proposed prices must be inclusive of all costs associated with acceptance of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card (e.g., payment processing fees). Schedule contractors may not impose a surcharge at the order level for payment by Governmentwide commercial purchase card." This is important so you can recoup processing fees as the Government pushes to expand its use of the GPC into contract payments. Sell software on GSA Schedules? GSAM/R clause I-FSS-600 will be modified to add that MAS contractors MAY indicate if a software producer has attested that software complies with Government-specified secure software development practices and has an attestation form uploaded to the CISA repository by adding language provided in the Refresh under bullet 18b, Terms and Conditions, in their text file. Addinional updates include: ▶ Updates to specific large categories, subcategories, and SINs as follows: ⏩ Facilities (B), Subcategory B02, SIN 541690E ⏩ Industrial Products (E), Subcategory E04, SINs 332510C and 332510S ⏩ Industrial Products (E), Subcategory E05, SIN 325320 ⏩ Transportation and Logistics Services (K), Subcategory K03, SINs 492110 and 492210SB ⏩ Transportation and Logistics Services (K), Subcategory K05, SINs 485 and 532111 ⏩ Travel (L), Subcategory L01, SIN 531 ⏩ Travel (L), Subcategory L02, SIN 531110 ▶ Implement minor revisions to the Modification Products Price Proposal Template (PPT) ▶ Incorporate clause and provision updates, through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 and GSAR/M Change 182 Details can be found at https://lnkd.in/grVYMCnf #gsa #schedules #refresh22 #massmod #MAS

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Don’t Miss Our Next US Federal LCNC Subcommunity of Practice Session on July 25th! US Federal IT Leaders, Low-Code/No-Code Program Managers, and Industry Partners: Save the Date!  We're just under three weeks away from our next U.S. Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council sponsored U.S. Federal LCNC Subcommunity of Practice full session, taking place on July 25, 2024. This session will be entirely focused on Citizen Development (CD) and empowering federal employees to develop LCNC solutions for their own business needs! Our agenda will include: ✅ Partnership with ATARC (Advanced Technology Academic Research Center): Hear from Steve Winward and Judd Gravelle as they showcase the Microsoft Power Platform. ✅ Citizen Developer Product Demo: Be inspired by Chad Naville-Cook from the Department of Veterans Affairs who will demonstrate his citizen-developed product and share personal experiences as a citizen developer in government. ✅ Latest CD Research and Best Practices: Max Goss from Gartner will provide a presentation you will not want to miss titled: "Enhance Digital Employee Experience with Responsible Low Code Communities". ✅ Engaging Q&A Session: Dive deeper into Citizen Development with a Q&A session featuring Agency community members and invited speakers. Event Details are as follows: 🗓 Date: July 25, 2024 ⏳ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST 🚩 Location: Virtual (Event link and other details provided upon registration) To learn more and register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gxCMQdPk Quick update: Since our last full session in March, we have held three working group sessions with Agency representatives to refine our draft US Federal LCNC Adoption playbook. The participation and engagement in these sessions was incredible! 👏 These efforts have brought some comprehensive perspectives into this first draft and we appreciate all of the valuable input!!! We expect to release the first coordinated version of this playbook to the community following our July session so be on the lookout for it! Lastly, our membership numbers continue to grow — thank you! 👏 Please continue to help us expand Federal Agency participation in our community of practice by spreading the word! Agency LCNC representatives, Federal IT modernization champions, and Industry partners can join by sending a blank email (nothing in the subject or body) from your government domain to: LCNC-subscribe-request@listserv.gsa.gov. Let's continue modernizing the Federal Government together through LCNC! #oneteam #digitaltransformation #itmodernization #lowcode #lcnc #reinventinggovernment #technology #innovation

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For those of you interested in USG recruiting and retention--check out this great guide: Neurodiversity Playbook Federal Edition https://lnkd.in/eeaQi9xr

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In the public health space, change is the only constant. In our new case study, learn how one state health department division mastered agile upskilling to future-proof its workforce.

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⏪ #ICYMI CDA presented insights into the evolving demographics of aging populations, the fundamental programs outlined in the Older Americans Act, intrastate funding formulas critical for sustaining aging services & how these funding formulas are developed. Watch here ⤵️

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Big shout to Booz Allen Hamilton and Workera for their outstanding AI training program! As a lifelong learner, I'm always on the lookout for new opportunities to expand my knowledge, and this program was exceptional. What sets this training apart is the perfect blend of technical and professional skills required to excel in the field of AI. In today's world, one of the biggest challenges organizations face as AI adoption becomes more advanced is the combination of technical and professional skills. This program tackles that obstacle head-on. By establishing this AI coursework, training, and certificate, Booz Allen and Workera are pioneering AI education and skills. Artificial intelligence continues to grow exponentially, presenting opportunities to solve the grand challenges of our time. With these trainings, we can work together to lead AI development that spurs growth and promotes human well-being. We're not just adapting to the AI age but shaping its future. #AI #AIadotption #FutureofAI #AItraining #AIskills #BoozAllen #Workera #Learning #professionaldevelopment #Career #Culture

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Don't miss out on this interactive session on how #SystemsThinking drives stronger #HealthSystems with Dana Tilson at the Society for International Development, United States (SID-US) annual conference! You can expect to learn how understanding complex system relationships between patients, healthcare structures, communities, and different industries can drive localized health solutions for #GlobalHealth change! 🌍 Watch the recording here: https://ow.ly/6CnL50S8l41

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Many nonprofit health systems logged record operating revenues in 2023, but persistent expense pressure kept many systems' operations in the red. In our latest special report, we take a deep dive into the 10 largest nonprofit health systems’ 2023 finances

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For friends in the #PublicAffairs #PublicRelations #GovernmentRelations and #GovTech industries: If you are interested in a new professional role or are an organization interested in a executive search solution I ask that you check out and follow Waypoint Global Co. My best to you all.

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Empathy in healthcare leadership operates on two levels: micro and macro. For healthcare executives, understanding both is essential, says Jennifer Baron, CPXP, #NRCHealth’s new chief experience officer. So, what’s the difference between micro and macro empathy? 🔸Micro Empathy: Putting yourself in the shoes of your direct reports and their teams, understanding their unique backgrounds and perspectives. 🔸Macro Empathy: Viewing the organization’s culture from a higher level, making decisions for positive growth, and considering colleagues’ sense of belonging. Jennifer dives deeper into balancing these empathy levels in her interview with Authority Magazine. Discover more insights here: https://bit.ly/4caZGqE #HumanUnderstanding #PatientExperience #HealthcareLeadership

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HHS Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve AI-Powered Healthcare & Behavioral Health IT - HIT Consultant #HHSFundingOpportunity: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new funding opportunity to enhance AI-powered healthcare and behavioral health IT solutions. This initiative aims to support innovative projects that leverage artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. #GrantDetails: The funding opportunity will provide financial support to organizations that are developing or implementing AI technologies in healthcare and behavioral health settings. Eligible applicants include healthcare providers, technology companies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations. #FocusAreas: The funding opportunity will prioritize projects that focus on key areas such as predictive analytics, personalized medicine, virtual care, and mental health interventions. These focus areas align with the HHS's goal of advancing the use of AI in healthcare ai.mediformatica.com #health #healthit #behavioralhealth #healthcare #funding #healthinformation #healthinformationtechnology #technology #this #data #leap #aitools #digitalhealth #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/4bG60q5)

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Demographic analysis plays a crucial role in promoting the well-being of American Indians and Alaska Native populations. This data helps inform policies and program planning for how they should receive equitable access to healthcare, education and other essential services. This important win allows us to assist IHS to accurately record race information for AI/AN populations while also addressing health disparities. https://lnkd.in/e3C9igbQ

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Multiple factors can affect data sharing between state and local health departments, which is crucial for making public health decisions impacting legislation and regulations, limited funding, IT and workforce resources, departmental processes, leadership support, and data governance. New resources from ASTHO, NACCHO, and Network for Public Health Law can aid health officials working to develop organizational policies in these priority areas to improve data sharing practices. Access now: ▪️ Report: https://lnkd.in/eS7UFiA2. ▪️ Infographic: https://lnkd.in/eKKhNDsP. #DataSharing #DataModernization #PublicHealth

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Read an executive summary of the paper we published in “Healthcare Management Forum” describing early results of the Schwartz Center’s Healing Healthcare Initiative (HHI) pilot program and how healthcare leaders can ensure a thriving workforce capable of providing compassionate, safe, and equitable care. https://lnkd.in/euGxsBpT

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Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s National Commission to Transform #PublicHealth #DataSystems, explains how new #datacollection standards –which require a more accurate count of America’s #diverse population – advance #equity. #healthequity #healthcare More at https://lnkd.in/gBsWxVU6

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Are you unsure about what your agency should do with available funds at the end of the fiscal year (or how to get the new FY started well)? I have some suggestions about where to look for the most value in federal IT spending in an article in Federal Times. I also share some tactics for how agencies can deal with the inevitable fiscal uncertainty that surrounds an election year. Have a look. And if you have questions or need help, REI Systems and I would be happy to chat about your specific situation.

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