News & Insights

Federal News Network: As CMS Modernizes, Data Management Will Be Key to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention

In a recent Federal News Network byline, RELI Group’s Michelle Atkins and Ken Hofgesang explore how […]

Driving Better Outcomes: Purpose-Driven Solutions for Government 

At RELI Group, we believe that government solutions should do more than meet technical specifications—they should […]

Leadership Spotlight: Christopher Nutter 

Chris brings more than 20 years of experience driving operational performance and ROI for complex cyber programs.

From RELI to Ready: A Journey of Purpose, Process and Progress 

In this Intern Insider, join us as we hear directly from one of RELI Group’s exceptional […]

Making Every Claim Count: How CMS Ensures Accuracy in Medicare Reviews

To detect fraud and ensure fair payments, CMS needed a trusted partner for reviewing thousands of complex medical claims each […]

How CMS Measures What Matters in Medicare Part C

When CMS needed to report Medicare Part C payment accuracy to Congress, it turned to a process built on precision, […]

RELI Group wins CMS Drug Price Negotiation Oversight Contract

Baltimore, MD (April 29, 2025) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded […]

Leadership Spotlight: Sarah Sanchez 

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

The Backbone of Biomedical Discovery: Securing NIH’s Digital Infrastructure

To keep life-saving research moving forward, NIH relies on secure, reliable systems – and a partner who can protect them […]

When Accuracy Drives Dollars: Inside CMS’ Medicare Advantage Audit Program

To protect Medicare Advantage payments, CMS turned to a trusted team of coders and clinicians to get the details right. […]

Mohammad Elias Announced as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award Finalist

Baltimore, MD (April 22, 2025) – RELI Group is proud to announce that our Founder and […]

Securing Access to Care Through Smarter Cyber Oversight

To protect the integrity of health insurance exchanges, CMS relies on advanced cybersecurity insights that support compliance, resilience and informed […]

Intern Insider: An Inside Look at RELI’s Cybersecurity Internship Program 

In this edition of the Intern Insider, we spoke with Brian McElyea, Vice President of the […]

Securing What Matters: Smarter Screening Starts with Smarter Systems

A federal agency needed faster, more efficient ways to deploy and manage screening technology – while staying ahead of evolving […]

Where Marketplace Data Lives: Powering CMS Decisions with One Central System

To make informed health policy decisions, CMS needed a secure, integrated data platform with real-time analytics – and a partner […]

Lowering Medicare Costs and Improving Beneficiary Health with GenAI Solutions

When it comes to Generative AI (GenAI), there is no shortage of predictions and statistics to […]

Streamlining IT Operations for a Stronger, Smarter Government Infrastructure

A federal agency needed expert support to modernize IT operations, improve system oversight and strengthen cybersecurity – without disrupting critical […]

Keeping Value-Based Care Accountable: How CMS Monitors Risk and Compliance

With over 200,000 providers in alternative payment models, CMS needed a smarter way to spot risk early and ensure Medicare […]

Modernizing a Mission-Critical System for Millions of Providers

Transforming one of CMS’ most critical platforms meant reimagining how provider data is managed, accessed and secured. The National Plan […]

Smarter Security Starts with Smarter Systems

A federal agency needed advanced tools and insights to screen individuals more efficiently, without compromising national security or wasting taxpayer […]

Intern Insider: Building Up Interns with the Right Tools in 2025

RELI Group’s newest Intern Insider shares insights from interns and experts on how the right tools […]

Strengthening Cyber Defenses for Indigenous Healthcare Systems

To secure health systems serving 2.8 million American Indians and Alaska Natives, IHS needed more than cybersecurity support – it […]

Leadership Spotlight: Ken Hofgesang

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

Internship Best Practices: What Today’s Students Look for and How RELI Group Delivers

In this edition of the Intern Insider, we’ll explore how the internship landscape is evolving rapidly, […]

Turning Intelligence Into Action for Stronger Security Oversight

A federal agency needed a trusted partner to coordinate intelligence, manage audits and strengthen national security compliance. In today’s fast-moving […]

Enhancing Security Readiness Through Smarter System Management

A federal agency needed a reliable, agile system to manage critical security exercises and respond faster to emerging threats. Effective […]

Leadership Spotlight: Vishal Tulsian

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

Volunteering as a TSA K9 Decoy: Unexpected Lessons in Life and Leadership

This post comes from Heather Ingram, a Project Manager at RELI Group in our National Security […]

Password Automation: Enhancing Security in Government Contracting

In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, password management has become a significant challenge for organizations, particularly in the […]

Scrum Master: Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI

Today’s blog post comes from Prashamsa Muppavaram, Release Train Engineer III at RELI Group and a […]

White Paper: Leveraging Cognitive Security and Cyber Psychology for Enhanced Cyber Defense

The digital landscape is evolving, and so are the threats. Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and […]

RELI Group Welcomes Sarah Sanchez as Vice President of Digital Services

Baltimore, MD (January 7, 2025) – RELI Group is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah […]

Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025: Driving Mission-Critical Systems with Citizen-Centric Solutions

As RELI Group’s Founder, I have been deeply invested in our company’s growth and success since […]

Intern Insider: Reflecting on a Year of Success with RELI Group Interns 

In this edition of the Intern Insider, we celebrate our interns’ growth and achievements at RELI […]

From Smooth Landings to Missed Connections: Holiday Travel Lessons in Customer Experience

This blog comes from the personal experiences of Jasmine Wilcoxson during a recent travel experience. Jasmine […]

The Power of Open Communication and Transparency in Product Management 

In this blog, we hear from Sulaiman Ahmed, a seasoned Product Manager and Scrum Master with […]

White Paper: Implementing a Cyber Data Management Plan

This third installment of RELI’s white paper series on data management in cybersecurity takes a step […]

An Agile Methodology and a Roadmap to Deploy Responsible AI Products

This post comes from Saeed Elnaj, RELI Group’s Chief Information Officer. Saeed is an accomplished technology […]

Leadership Spotlight: Gregory Miller

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

RELI Group welcomes Ken Hofgesang Jr. as the new Vice President of Health

Baltimore, MD (November 20, 2024) – RELI Group is excited to announce the recent appointment of […]

How Federal Agencies Use Data Analytics to Improve the Customer Experience

In recent years, federal agencies have acknowledged the critical need to enhance customer experience in a […]

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Careers in Cybersecurity: Insights from Veterans at RELI Group 

At RELI Group, we highlight veterans who have successfully transitioned from military to civilian careers in […]

RELI Group Named to 2025 GovCon Vanguard List for FedCiv IT Consulting Excellence

Baltimore, MD (November 13, 2024) – RELI has been recognized on the 2025 GovCon Vanguard List […]

WHITE PAPER: Unveiling the Layers of Cyber Threats in Healthcare

In a sector increasingly impacted by cyber attacks, our latest white paper “Unveiling the Layers of […]

Intern Insider: How to Land and Succeed in Your Internship

In this edition of Intern Insider, we are excited to highlight Stephanie Ellis, Marketing & Communications […]

RELI Named GTSC Mid-Tier of the Year

Baltimore, MD (November 4, 2024) – RELI Group is proud to announce its recognition as the […]

RELI Achieves CMMI Maturity Level 3 in Five Domains

Baltimore, MD (November 1, 2024) – RELI Group, Inc. today announced that it has been appraised […]

RELI Awarded 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion

Baltimore, MD (October 31, 2024) – RELI Group, Inc. has been recognized by U.S. Acting Secretary […]

WHITE PAPER: Unmasking AI Scams – Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

In today’s digital landscape, AI is being weaponized in new and alarming ways, with scams involving […]

Intern Insider: Swapping Tricks for Treats: Networking Tips for Interns

With college back in session and networking opportunities on the rise for interns and students, it’s […]

WHITE PAPER: Understanding Data Management in Cybersecurity

As we continue to recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, RELI Group is excited to share our latest […]

RELI Group welcomes Vishal Tulsian as the new President and COO

Baltimore, MD (October 24, 2024) – RELI Group is excited to announce the recent appointment of […]

Leadership Spotlight: Pam Geitz

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

WHITE PAPER: The Five Vs of Data and Their Critical Role in Cybersecurity

The five Vs of data—Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value—serve as critical pillars for managing and […]

Harnessing the Power of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

All organizations provide services that are critical to someone, but government agencies provide services that are […]

How Does Good CX Deliver Better Outcomes for Customers, Employees and Organizations?

Note: While the stories provided are true, all client and employee names have been removed for […]

CMS Small Business Summit: Advancing Healthcare Through Small Business Collaboration

On Tuesday, September 24, RELI hosted the CMS Small Business Summit, an event that brought together […]

RELI Recognized as 2025 Elev8 GovCon Honoree

RELI Group was recently recognized as being among OrangeSlices’ most recent Elev8 GovCon honorees for the […]

RELI Welcomes New Chief Information Officer

RELI Group is excited to announce the recent appointment of Saeed Elnaj to its team as […]

Leadership Spotlight: Michelle Atkins

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

Leadership Transition at RELI Group: Founder Mohammad Elias to Resume Role of CEO

RELI Group is pleased to announce that our founder and chairman, Mohammad Elias, will be resuming […]

RELI Group’s Commitment to First Fruits Farm: A Cornerstone Community Partnership

RELI Group’s commitment to corporate responsibility begins at the top with founder Mohammad Elias. Leading by […]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services News: Proposed Rule for Medicare Beneficiaries to Access Appeals

On December 21, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule […]

Intern Insider: Navigating an Academic Internship

As the summer draws to a close and students prepare to head back to school, the […]

Human-Centered Design in Everyday Life

This post comes from RELI Group’s exceptional Customer Experience team, dedicated to collaborating with our federal […]

RELI Group Wins CMS Monitoring and Auditing Contract

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded RELI Group a 10-year, $33M full […]

RELI Group Made the Inc. 5000 List for the Fifth Year in a Row!

Inc. revealed today that RELI Group ranks No. 4244 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual […]

Leadership Spotlight: Will Smith

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

RELI Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Cyber Bytes Foundation to Advance Zero Trust Architectures

RELI Group, a leader in innovative IT solutions for federal government agencies, is thrilled to announce […]

Defining the Customer

This post comes from RELI Group’s exceptional Customer Experience team, dedicated to collaborating with our federal […]

Leadership Spotlight: Bill Pratt

Welcome to RELI Group’s Leadership Spotlight series! In this series, we’ll delve into the background, passions […]

Navigating the Transition: Best Practices for Government Contract Teams

Transitioning teams on government contracts can be a daunting task, fraught with challenges and complexities. Whether […]

Intern Insider: Navigating the Virtual Internship World with Ashley Ross

Join Ashley Ross in “Intern Insider” as she navigates the virtual internship world, exploring its pros […]

Webinar: Leveraging Practical Tools to Manage Opioid Settlement Funds and Heal Communities

Featuring RELI’s Anna Sommers and Danielle Chiacco, this roundtable discussion covers principles of risk mitigation, transparency […]

The Opioid Epidemic: A Call to Action with Settlement Funds

This post comes from Danielle Chiacco, SSOE and PCGDA Project Manager, and Anna Sommers, Medicare Policy […]

Intern Insider: The Essential Ingredient for Success…Teamwork!

Welcome to this month’s Intern Insider, where we will discuss the theme of working within collaborative […]

Responses to Maryland SB0818 and SB0981

Earlier this spring, cybersecurity interns Victor Leke and Aniya Stanford worked with Will Smith to develop […]

RELI Welcomes New Chief Strategy Officer

RELI Group is excited to announce the recent appointment of Douglas Kelly Jr. to its team […]

RELI Group Wins TSA BPA Contract

RELI Group, a leading provider of innovative solutions and services in the federal contracting space, is […]

Crafting the Customer Experience: A Crucial Imperative in Government Contracting

This blog post comes from Angela Mercado, RELI’s Senior Director of National Safety and Security (NSS). […]

Professional Development and Continuing Education at RELI with CJ Currie

At RELI Group, professional development and continuing education initiatives are deeply embedded within our organizational culture. […]

Agile Transformation at a Large Federal Agency

Agile transformation is crucial for navigating the complexities of today’s rapidly evolving landscape. In an era […]

The Unseen Bridge

In this blog, we head from Sulaiman Ahmed, a seasoned Product Manager and Scrum Master with […]

RELI Group Earns URAC Accreditation for External Reviews

RELI Group Inc., a leading provider of healthcare and IT solutions, is proud to announce that […]

RELI Announces Darryl Roberts as New Vice President of Health Informatics

RELI Group Inc., a leading provider of healthcare and IT solutions, is excited to announce the […]

Intern Insider: Cybersecurity

Welcome to the Intern Insider, your ultimate resource for navigating the exciting world of internships at […]

Empowering Growth: How a ServiceNow Mentorship Group Flourished

In February, we shared a post highlighting the benefits of ServiceNow, a cloud-based platform RELI Group […]

Brian McElyea Joins RELI Group as Vice President of Cyber Operations

RELI Group is proud to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Brian McElyea to its team […]

Mastering Remote Team and Project Management: Insights from a Seasoned Leader

With the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changing the workforce and many businesses – RELI Group included – […]

Applying the Tuckman Model to Government Contracting

In this post, Gene Chiappetta shares his thoughts on the Tuckman Model, a flexible framework that […]

ServiceNow Solutions

ServiceNow Solutions: Optimizing IT Services and Government Operations for Efficiency ServiceNow, a robust cloud-based platform, can […]

Sol Horwitz Joins RELI Group as CFO

RELI Group is proud to announce the recent appointment of Sol Horwitz to its team as […]

RELI Group Welcomes Executive Director of Customer Relations

RELI Group is excited to announce the recent appointment of Bill Pratt to its team as […]

Navigating the First Job as a College Graduate: Zachary Shatto’s Journey at RELI

Starting your first job after college can be a daunting experience, filled with a mixture of […]

Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Thoughts from RELI CEO, Swami Swaminathan

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the path […]

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Government

Scaling Agile for Public Service Excellence: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Government In this post, hear […]

CMS’ GUIDE Model

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: Care Affordability and […]

RELI Group Welcomes New Business Development Executive

RELI Group is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Koepke as a Senior Capture/Business Development […]

WHITE PAPER: Transforming Cybersecurity: Enabling Tribal, Territorial, and State Governments with the Empowering RELI Approach

Government Contracting: A Game Plan for Success

Football season is in full swing! In the world of government contracting, much like in football, […]

CJ Currie and Carl Tegeder: Transforming Military Experience into Professional Excellence at RELI Group

At RELI Group, we take pride in the diverse talents and backgrounds of our team members. […]

RELI Group Achieves Select Tier Services Partner Status within the AWS Partner Network

RELI Group is pleased to announce its achievement of Select Tier Services Partner status within the […]

From Offense to Defense: The Evolution of AI in Phishing

Phishing attacks have become a significant threat in today’s digital landscape, with cybercriminals utilizing sophisticated tactics […]

RELI Group Welcomes New Business Development Staff

The RELI Group is excited to announce the recent addition of Sayeed “Syd” Rahman as our […]

When Knowledge Management Meets Program Delivery on Federal Government Contracts

In the complex world of federal government contracts, success depends not only on efficient program delivery […]

The Tower of Babel Problem with PROMs: Is Score Linking the Best Solution for a Unified Language? 

As patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) have grown in number and variety, key decision makers are […]

Employee Spotlight: Ed Gorens

On September 11, 2001, the lives of many Americans changed forever, and the resulting creation of […]

RELI Group Made the Inc. 5000 List (Again)

Baltimore, MD (08/15/2023) – Inc. revealed today that RELI Group ranks No. 2102 on the 2023 […]

Internships 101: Your Guide to Making the Most of Your Internship

As the semester ends and summer break begins, many students are starting their first summer internships. […]

Human-Centered Design

Human-Centered Design Throughout the last few decades, technology and design has seen a transformation that puts […]

508 Compliance

508 Compliance As technology continues to evolve, making sure it’s accessible to all users is essential. […]

Inspiring the Next Generation: RELI’s partnership with Lindale’s Robotics Team 

In Linthicum, Maryland, at Lindale Middle School, something extraordinary is happening. The school’s robotics team, Hyper […]

Medical Coding: What’s It All About?

Medical coding is hard to explain to someone who has never heard of it, but it […]

Mohammad Elias Announced as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Mid-Atlantic Award Finalist

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that Mohammad Elias, Founder and President of RELI […]

RELI Employees Give Back

In honor of Volunteer Recognition Day (April 20), RELI is highlighting two of our employees who […]

Professional Development: Your 6-9 after your 9-5

What is professional development? Professional development is the practice of gaining new skills through continuing education […]

Improving the State of Healthcare Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has become a growing priority in the healthcare industry as it works to protect patient […]

RELI Group Recognized as 8(a) Business of the Year

On February 15, RELI Group was honored to receive the 2023 National 8(a) Association and HUBZone […]

Understanding the Transition to Zero Trust

The Zero Trust Journey Modernizing cyber defenses is necessary to protect our nation’s sensitive information systems. […]

Celebrating 10 Years of RELI Group

This February, RELI Group is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our founding by President Mohammad “Sam” […]

Executive Order 14028 Explained

Introducing Executive Order 14028 Cyber-attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and put every individual and nation at […]

Skyrocketing Drug Costs: CMS’ efforts to improve affordability for patients and their families  

Controlling skyrocketing costs on covered drugs and biologicals has long been a priority for Congress and […]

Implementing AI in the Public Sector

Implementing AI in the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow in the trajectory of […]

RELI Group Welcomes New Senior Capture Managers

Baltimore, MD (January 23, 2023) – The RELI Group is excited to announce the recent addition […]

Data Analytics Trends to Watch for in 2023

Modern society depends on technological innovation to grow alongside it. Recent rapid technological advancements affect all […]

RELI Group named Elev8 GovCon Honoree

Baltimore, MD (January 9, 2023) – RELI Group was recently recognized as being among OrangeSlices’ most […]

CMS-Data Exchange Contract Win

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore, MD (December 9, 2022) – The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services […]

Understanding Data Management

RELI Group has been strategically bidding and sustaining contracts to advance our portfolio in the Data […]

A Divided Government Must Work

Last week’s midterm elections left us with what has been termed a “divided” government where neither […]

RELI Awarded 2022 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion

Baltimore, MD (November 9, 2022) – RELI Group is honored to receive the 2022 HIRE Vets […]

Meet Daryl Chandler, Army Veteran and Knowledge Manager at RELI

An Introduction to Daryl Chandler Daryl Chandler is a recently retired U.S. Army Veteran serving across […]

Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Remote Workers & How to Prevent Them

Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Remote Workers & How to Prevent Them Remote work has become the […]

Phishing: Top Cyberthreat to Watch Out for

Phishing: Top Cyberthreat to Watch Out for Technology continues to push the boundaries of sophisticated innovation […]

Swami Swaminathan promoted as RELI’s CEO

Baltimore, MD (October 4, 2022) – RELI Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Swami […]

WHITE PAPER: Autonomous Identification of Call Topics, Based on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Topic Clustering of Audit Call Logs from Medicare Administrative Contractors

RELI Group Named to Inc 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

Baltimore, MD (August 12, 2022) – Earlier this week, Inc. revealed that RELI Group was named […]

WHITE PAPER: Transforming Government Data Management

Baltimore, MD (August 2, 2022) – The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has awarded […]

RELI Receives Governor’s Citation

Baltimore, MD (May 10, 2022) – RELI Group is honored to receive a Governor’s Citation from […]