Intelliworx News and Announcements
Find the latest news and announcements from Intelliworx, plus insights and analysis as we blog on the B2B topics that matter to the federal government community, healthcare facilities, and the private sector.
Tech talent shortage is the government’s “most significant modernization barrier”
Close to half (44%) of federal decision makers surveyed by EY cite “workforce skill gaps” as the top challenge to modernizing the federal IT infrastructure by Intelliworx “One of the most critical bottlenecks to federal goals for modernization, efficiency and scaling AI is not a technological gap but a human capital gap.” That’s according to the 2026 EY Federal Trends Report, based on a survey of 131 federal decision makers. When asked about the top barriers to modernizing government technology, respondents identified the following: 44% cite workforce skill gaps; 32% say slow procurement processes; 32% say escalating cybersecurity threats; 30% say regulatory requirements; and 30% say inadequate data storage. (Click for larger image) Solving the talent shortage While the survey identified the top barrier, it also identified some ways the government is going about resolving it. 1. Upskilling existing staff Most respondents surveyed give their agency high marks for […]
Creative financial incentives rural healthcare can use to attract providers
Physician search firm highlights how housing shortages and interest rates complicate provider recruitment; home down payments, customized student loan repayment, and a variety of flexible work models offer creative incentives by Intelliworx In a new twist to the shortage of healthcare providers, Jackson Physician Search says that economic uncertainty is “making physicians hesitate to relocate.” “We are in the business of moving people around,” says Regional Vice President of Recruitment for the Western Division Jeff Foster in the report. “It’s a tough time to get physicians to relocate, but if the conditions are right, they will make an exception.” His comments were part of an analysis the physician recruitment company published earlier this year called The New Physician Recruitment Reality: Current Trends and the Road Ahead. It draws from research reports the firm has fielded, along with credible third parties and qualitative input from a handful of their own recruiters. […]
7 statistics that offer a glimpse into the state of federal AI implementation
Despite overwhelming support for AI-driven modernization, an EY survey of federal decision makers finds persistent hurdles in scaling AI from pilots to production by Intelliworx Finding ways to use AI to reduce cost and drive efficiency is the top tech priority for the federal government. To date, there are more than 2,000 possible AI use cases that have been identified. The question that remains is: are these use cases making their way toward production environments? The EY Center for Government Modernization recently announced a survey it commissioned of 131 “federal government decision-makers in finance, IT and HR/workforce” that provides some answers. We reviewed the study and have curated some of the statistics that stood out to us below. Stay in touch by subscribing to our email newsletter. We will never share or sell your email address. 1. Enthusiasm for AI runs high “An overwhelming majority of federal “decision-makers “view AI as […]
Intelliworx Rebrands Rural Healthcare Recruiting Platform as Workready
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The company will return to the 3RNET Annual Conference for rural health professionals to exhibit applicant tracking, credentialing and generative AI enhancements Williamsburg, VA – August 12, 2026 – Intelliworx announced today it has rebranded its rural healthcare recruiting platform as Workready. A secure cloud-based software solution, Workready was engineered to support the distinct talent acquisition needs of hospitals, clinics and healthcare practices located in rural America. “Rural healthcare has to make a different pitch to attract the talent they need to deliver accessible healthcare to areas with a lower population density,” said Intelliworx CEO Rob Hankey. “Yet rural facilities do have unique advantages such as greater clinical autonomy and work-life balance, among others; Workready was designed from the start with this in mind.” Benchmarks across the industry show that it takes an average of three months to fill a provider vacancy at a cost of $16,000 […]
How the VA is convincing providers to consider working in rural healthcare
Resident feedback in a pilot that improves veteran healthcare access shows exposing providers to rural healthcare rotations is a “grow-your-own” strategy for solving the talent shortage by Intelliworx Cracking the code to attract more providers to careers in rural healthcare may be as simple as exposing them to the experience. A new pilot program established by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is receiving rave reviews from participating medical residents. “Surveys of residents who have taken part in the pilot report overwhelmingly positive experiences,” according to a public affairs story published on the government agency’s website. That alone ought to be music to a rural healthcare recruiter’s ears, yet the sentiment expressed by doctors who’ve taken part is even more compelling: “After my rotation, I would seriously consider working at an IHS or VA facility,” said resident Dr. Chantel Clark. Stay in touch by subscribing to our email newsletter. We will […]
Perceiving “failure” as lessons learned: 5 truths for modernizing government tech
Government tech leaders can break the cycle of risk aversion by reframing project setbacks as essential learning opportunities that drive iterative modernization and cultural change by Intelliworx Few topics attract attention in technology circles like a failed IT project. In government circles, the fear of failure with technology projects is real. High-visibility government technology projects that fall short of promises earn negative news, commentaries, GAO reports and potentially congressional hearings. The risk of failure is fairly high, too. By the government’s own accounting, its track record leaves a lot to be desired. As a result, it’s reasonable for a civil servant to believe that being part of a high-visibility IT project that fails will adversely impact their career progression. This incentivizes the status quo and resistance to change. Silicon Valley recognized this problem – phrases like “fail fast” and “embrace failure” changed the perception of that word. Instead of viewing […]
Real-world lessons from implementing AI in rural healthcare
From emergency department pilots to campus-wide rollout, rural facilities share hard-won lessons on AI implementation, including leadership education, steering committees, safe experimentation, and using ambient tools to ease provider workload When everyone else is zigging, that’s a good time to zag. Such was the case for the Arizona-based Mount Graham Regional Medical Center when it implemented an ambient listening tool, powered by AI, in its facility. While many hospitals are focused on bringing this to clinics, this hospital started with the emergency department (ED), according to Justin Millar, the organization’s CIO. His comment was part of a webinar hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) titled “Building the AI-Ready Rural Workforce: What Leading Hospitals Are Doing Now.” The session provided first-hand accounts of AI implementations from four executives across three different rural facilities. AI to improve patient charts with less effort Ambient listening tools promise to help doctors with charting […]
How the USDA modernized its tech infrastructure for crop inspections
The SCION project digitized paper-based processes, replaced legacy systems, and is projected to save $1.7M annually without disrupting business operations One of the key challenges the government faces in modernizing its IT infrastructure is the disruption of operations. The government, generally, can’t stop doing its business to upgrade its technology systems. Applications still need to be accepted, permits must be issued and safety net program checks can’t stop being cut. So, how are different agencies approaching modernization projects – while maintaining continuity of business operations? To answer that question, we aim to take a look at some of the modernization projects that have been cited in the public record as successful. In this piece, we will break down one such project: how the USDA modernized its Specialty Crops Inspection Operating Network (SCION) system. While Intelliworx was not a part of this project, it involved digitizing paper-based processes, which is an […]
The top skills the government needs to implement AI effectively
Data analysis, project management for AI, and infrastructure management are among the top skills agency leaders say they need to develop to move AI pilot projects to production There’s a lot that’s been said about prepping government data for AI. One of the top ways leaders are working to achieve that goal is “expanding workforce training on data management and AI.” That’s according to a survey of 200 government leaders conducted by ICF and Wakefield Research. The survey found 70% of respondents “acknowledged that they will need to upskill existing staff and/or hire new talent to implement AI effectively.” What’s more, “58% say they either have – or can develop – the skills necessary for AI implementation without hiring additional staff.” That 58% figure is a combination of two findings: 31% said their agency has the skills needed now; and 27% said, “yes, if we upskill our current team.” The […]
How government agencies are prepping data for the AI transformation
Governance frameworks, workforce training and partnering with external organizations top the list of strategies to get data AI-ready There’s one recurring theme in published commentaries about the government’s effort to implement AI: data readiness. “The major challenge facing federal agencies is data readiness,” wrote Daniel Kent, an assistant vice president for systems engineering, federal, at Everpure, in a commentary published by FedScoop. That’s just one example. We cited three others previously in this piece: Should data integration be elevated as a federal tech priority? There are probably many more. The message seems to be resonating, according to a survey of federal leaders working on AI initiatives by ICF and Wakefield Research. While the survey found 83% of respondents said government data “isn’t quite there yet,” about two-thirds (66%) are “confident that their data will be AI-ready in two years or less.” 9 ways agencies are getting data AI-ready So, […]