Artificial Intelligence
VA Adding Physical Therapy Device To AI Roster
The Veterans Affairs Department is looking to pilot a new physical therapy application for injury treatment.
Artificial Intelligence
VA Aims To Reduce Administrative Tasks With AI, Machine Learning
A wide-reaching program looks for fresh machine learning technology to complete menial procedures and tasks, allowing VA clinicians and partners to focus on care.
Emerging Tech
VA Revitalizes Plan For EHR System Rollout
Officials implemented new positions to help streamline and coordinate EHR system implementations following an arduous initial deployment.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Veterans Affairs Applies Mixed Reality Tech to Solve Real-World Health Issues
Department officials are exploring virtual worlds and using artificial intelligence to transform medical treatments.
Modernization
Two-Thirds of Staff at VA Medical Center Considering Quitting After One Year With New EHR
A survey of staff at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center shows plummeting morale tied directly to the Cerner Millennium electronic health record platform.
Emerging Tech
Government Considers VR for Training and Therapy
A slate of contracting calls demonstrate ways agencies are putting the emerging technology to use.
Digital Government
VA Officials and Lawmakers Have (Different) Issues With Push to Collect More Veteran Data
Republicans worried collection of religious, sexual and gender information would violate veterans’ privacy; agency officials said they already collect that data.
Emerging Tech
Health Technology in Action
In this special report, Nextgov examines how the COVID-19 pandemic is shaping technology tools and policies in health care.
Digital Government
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Buddies Tried to Get the VA to Sell Access to Veterans’ Medical Records
While previous reporting showed the trio had a hand in budgeting and contracting, their interest in turning patient data into a revenue stream was not previously known.
Digital Government
How the Veterans Affairs Department Went Digital During the Pandemic
Senior officials shared details and numbers on the department’s COVID-19-specific deployments.
Exclusive
Digital Government
VA Can’t Locate $700K Worth of Satellite Phones
For decades, Veterans Affairs employees have had trouble finding emergency communications devices when they’re needed most.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs Department Selects New Acting Chief Information Officer
The experienced VA insider will be the second person to serve in the position this year.
Digital Government
VA Records Uptick in Staff Vaccinations Following Expanded Order
The agency uses a records system to document compliance with coronavirus requirements.
Emerging Tech
VA’s Extended Reality Network Expanding Across Agency
There are more than 75 Veterans Health Administration sites using extended reality in some fashion.
Digital Government
Court Deals Yet Another Blow to Firing Reform Law
Thousands of workers may now have a new avenue to getting their jobs back.
Ideas
Supportive Video Game Communities Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
For an increasing number of veterans retiring from the service, their shared interest in video games can become the basis for that community.
Modernization
Lawmakers Tell National Archives to Use Tech Modernization Funding to Fix Veterans’ Backlog
Congressional oversight chiefs want the National Archives to apply for funding through the Technology Modernization Fund.
Modernization
VA Halts Health Records Deployments Through 2021
The decision follows a 12-week strategic review ordered by VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
Cybersecurity
VA Needs a Security Check For Its Social Security Number Reduction Tool
The app was recently migrated into a VA-managed cloud environment and needs a new authority to operate and some upgrades.
Modernization