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Fed Up: Where Mission Meets Reality

Fed Up: Where Mission Meets Reality

Written by: Mary Womack and Sara Byrd
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 Policy fights, technology bets, and leadership decisions in defense health IT Fed up with the talking points. Fired up about what actually works. Mary Womack and Sara Byrd go deep on the policy fights, technology bets, and leadership decisions shaping federal health IT and defense innovation. We cover: • The MHS Triad and military health transformation • DHA, VA, and Defense Health Agency modernization • AI implementation, data governance, and federal acquisition • What contractors actually need to know to win No jargon. No spin. Just the unfiltered analysis you need to stay ahead.Mission Meets Reality Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 1

    Episode 1
    Jan 31 2026

    The conversation begins with an introduction and discussion about the podcast's mission and intent. It then transitions into a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the federal space, covering various aspects of government contracting and industry dynamics. The conversation delves into the importance of networking and understanding the federal space when it comes to doing business with the federal government. It emphasizes the challenges and the significance of industry events and networking in the federal space.

    Takeaways

    • Podcast mission and intent
    • Challenges and opportunities in the federal space Networking is crucial
    • Understanding the federal space is essential

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Mission
    • 22:40 Navigating the Federal Space
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    42 mins
  • Coming Soon: FED UP

    Coming Soon: FED UP
    Jan 23 2026
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  • Trailer: Fed UP is Coming

    Trailer: Fed UP is Coming
    Jan 18 2026

    Fed up with the talking points. Fired up about what actually works.

    Mary Womack and Sara Byrd are launching Fed UP: Where Mission Meets Reality — a podcast breaking down the policy fights, technology bets, and leadership decisions shaping federal health IT and defense innovation.

    New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe now.
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    1 min
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