PODCAST: FY2026 Outlook for Veteran Care and Health IT Modernization

In this FedHealth Forward podcast episode, Rodney Neal, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and CRO at DSS, shares his perspective on the year ahead for federal health care, including top priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and how DSS continues to align with and support them. 

As we have embarked on the federal fiscal year 2026, DSS remains focused on advancing Veteran care by supporting enterprise modernization, improving access to services, and enhancing clinician and patient experience across VA medical centers.  

In this annual podcast interview, Rodney explores the role of DSS in driving digital transformation at the VA, the importance of continuity and continuum of care, and how emerging technologies like AI and predictive tools are shaping the future of federal health care. 

Key highlights from the conversation include:  

• Top VA priorities for FY26 and the continued focus on access and modernization (0:32) 

• How DSS supports digital transformation and the federal EHR rollout (2:36) 

• The importance of clinician productivity and front-end innovation (3:12) 

• Enhancing continuity and continuum of care for Veterans (4:00) 

• Coordinating care between VA medical centers and community providers (4:55) 

• The future outlook for federal health care and the role of AI and predictive medicine (5:26) 

• Why simplifying the technology ecosystem is key to better care and clinician productivity (6:40) 

To learn more about how DSS is supporting VA and other agencies in delivering trusted, modern health care solutions, click here.