Modernization
Lawmakers Quiz VA, Cerner Staff on Major EHR Problems
A House Veterans’ Affairs hearing examined why the agency’s EHR rollout continues to struggle, with lawmakers demanding Cerner address safety issues.
Modernization
GAO: VA’s Multibillion-Dollar Financial System Overhaul Needs Hard Goals
User satisfaction seems to be rising with new deployments but auditors say it’s hard to measure using current metrics.
Digital Government
VA Creating New Data Product To Help Bridge Care Gaps
As part of the agency’s Equity Plan, officials will use more accurate demographic data to understand gaps in access to VA benefits.
Modernization
VA, DOD Electronic Health Record System Suffers Nationwide Outage
The three-hour outage prevented more than 95,000 clinician users from accessing and updating patient medical data.
Ideas
VA Employees and Contractors Can Now Add Pronouns to Digital Signatures
More than 6,700 employees have already taken advantage of the feature.
Modernization
VA Begins New EHR Deployment In Washington
After Years Of bureaucratic backlog, the VA is working to deploy its electronic healthcare system in two hospital clinics by the end of April.
Digital Government
VA's New Health Record Still Putting Patients at Risk
The transition to Cerner's electronic health records system at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane is still being hindered on multiple fronts more than a year after go-live.
Emerging Tech
VA Continues Healthcare Modernization With Simulated Employee Training
Officials are seeking industry input for SIMPLE, a pending platform to help train VA employees virtually.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Look To Expand Both Automation Tech and AI Workforce
Leaders at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and CISA describe use cases where automation thrives, but still requires human oversight.
Modernization
VA Leadership to Be ‘Very Transparent’ on Healthcare and Other IT Initiatives
Assistant secretary for Information and Technology Kurt DelBene discussed upcoming projections and goals within Veterans’ Affairs.
Modernization
GAO Audit Again Shines Light on Problems in VA’s Health Records Rollout
The audit found that data quality and stakeholder engagement were two key issues with the rollout.
Modernization
Defense Department Deploys New Health Records System for Another 19,000 Users
The latest rollout took place at multiple locations in Texas on Jan. 22.
Digital Government
VA Delays Electronic Health Records Deployment Due To COVID Cases
The VA Central Ohio Healthcare System was supposed to receive a new EHR system deployment in March, but COVID spikes overwhelmed the workforce.
Emerging Tech
VA Inks $13 Million Contract with Google Cloud to Drive the Making of Apps for Vets
A new announcement marks the “continued evolution” of an ongoing program and aims to promote customer experience.
Ideas
At-Home Temperature Monitoring Is How We Reduce Diabetic Amputations for More Veterans
Remote health care doesn't just mean Zoom appointments.
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.
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