Acquisition
VA misses deadline on Cerner contract
Because of a delay on Capitol Hill, the Department of Veterans Affairs is going to have to wait to sign a multibillion contract for a new electronic health record system.
Acquisition
VA needs money fast for health record program
To stay on track with an ambitious launch schedule, the Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to reprogram $374 million in current funds.
Digital Government
Health records vendor looks to settle lawsuit with VA
CliniComp wants to test its product's interoperability with VA and DOD electronic health records systems.
Acquisition
Judge rules protestor couldn't compete for Vista replacement
In a recently unsealed ruling, a federal judge also noted that the administrative record lacks detail on why specifically Cerner was selected as the prime contractor for the replacement electronic health record system.
People
VA looks to Congress to improve cost management
The Department of Veterans Affairs also plans to roll out a series of initiative throughout November to improve its veterans' benefits services.
Modernization
Lawmakers look to keep close tabs on VA's health record switch
A bipartisan quartet of lawmakers introduced legislation that would compel the Department of Veterans Affairs to document how it plans to implement its new electronic health record system.
Modernization
Cerner looks to government for growth
Health record software provider Cerner is poised to capitalize on gains in the government market.
Digital Government
Judge dismisses lawsuit against VA for sole source EHR
Health technology firm CliniComp says it will appeal a dismissal of its lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Modernization
Candidate to lead VA office pledges to push modernization
Agility and modernization are key priorities of the nominee to lead the VA's Office of Enterprise Integration.
People
White House cracks down on executive travel
The same day Tom Price stepped down as secretary of Health and Human Services, the White House put out a memo reminding agency execs not to stick taxpayers with the tab for private travel.
Acquisition
Federal employees honored for tech, humanitarian work
At a time of generally low public trust in government, the Partnership for Public Service honored the work of civil servants at its annual awards gala.
Cybersecurity
Vets.gov offers new login security for users
The Department of Veterans Affairs is authenticating users at Vets.gov via a new commercial standard as it seeks to transform the way vets access their services.
Digital Government
Number of veterans in federal workforce grew in 2016
The number of veterans employed by the federal government has crept steadily upward in recent years, and now represents nearly one-third of the entire executive branch workforce.
Digital Government
VA telehealth expansion needs boost from Congress
The White House and Veterans Affairs chief are pushing for expanded telehealth, but the department may need some legislative help to get there.
Digital Government
VA sued over sole-source plan for health records
A government contractor is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs over a planned move to shift from its homegrown electronic health records system Vista to the Cerner product used by the U.S. military.
Digital Government
VA expands telehealth access
At a White House event, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the coming nationwide release of an app designed to connect veterans and doctors.
Digital Government
DOD deploys health record system at second facility
MHS Genesis adds new capabilities as Naval Hospital Oak Harbor comes online.
People
VA publishes list of firings, suspensions
The Department of Veterans Affairs released a list of recent adverse personnel actions.
Cybersecurity
Former Obama techies join forces at think tank
New America's inaugural class of Public Interest Technology Fellows includes some familiar names from the Obama administration.
Modernization
VA’s EHR decision and the future of government
By using insight-driven thinking and tools, the collaboration between VA and DOD could result in a revolutionary person-centric service model.
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