• VA to Move Forward with Launch of Patient-Scheduling Tool

    VA to Move Forward with Launch of Patient-Scheduling Tool

    VA is moving forward with the launch of the Centralized Scheduling Solution, a new patient-appointment management tool that will make medical visits more efficient for health care providers and Veterans.

  • VA, DOD Implement New Capability for Bidirectional Sharing of Health Records with Community Partners

    VA, DOD Implement New Capability for Bidirectional Sharing of Health Records with Community Partners

    On April 18, the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM) program office, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) launched a modernized health data sharing capability, enhancing both departments’ ability to securely exchange records with community health care partners.

  • As VA responds to COVID-19, Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization continues mission in ‘nonintrusive’ posture

    As VA responds to COVID-19, Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization continues mission in ‘nonintrusive’ posture

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM) is currently reassessing and revising implementation timelines for its new electronic health record (EHR) system.

  • Two Leaders from VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization Saluted for Impact in Health IT

    Two Leaders from VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization Saluted for Impact in Health IT

    Executive Director John H. Windom and its Chief Technology Integration Officer John Short were among 20 leaders from VA recently recognized for driving change and advancement in federal health information technology (IT) at the FedHealthIT 100 Awards reception.

  • Two Leaders from VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization Saluted for Impact in Health IT

    Two Leaders from VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization Saluted for Impact in Health IT

    Executive Director John H. Windom and its Chief Technology Integration Officer John Short were among 20 leaders from VA recently recognized for driving change and advancement in federal health information technology (IT) at the FedHealthIT 100 Awards reception.

  • Recognizing a Trailblazer in VA Health IT

    Recognizing a Trailblazer in VA Health IT

    Dr. Kroupa is solidifying her position as one of the foremost leaders in health IT

  • Four VA Female Leaders Recognized for Influence in Health IT

    Four VA Female Leaders Recognized for Influence in Health IT

    Four senior leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) were among more than 30 women honored by FedHealthIT magazine during an award ceremony Oct. 30 at the Leading for Impact: Women in Leadership conference in Arlington, Virginia.

  • VA Launches Groundbreaking Training Program to Fully Leverage New Electronic Health Record Solution

    VA Launches Groundbreaking Training Program to Fully Leverage New Electronic Health Record Solution

    Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched an innovative new training program to support its electronic health record modernization (EHRM) effort that, as of Sept. 12, had selected 76 trainees who have begun projects that address real-world VA health care challenges.

  • VA Achieves Critical Milestone in Its Electronic Health Record Modernization Program

    VA Achieves Critical Milestone in Its Electronic Health Record Modernization Program

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently transferred the health records of 23.5 million Veterans to a Cerner Corp. data center, setting the stage for the records to be processed this summer in support of VA’s and Department of Defense’s (DoD) common electronic health record solution.

  • VA and DOD Senior Leaders Commit to Aligned Electronic Health Records System Rollout

    VA and DOD Senior Leaders Commit to Aligned Electronic Health Records System Rollout

    The U.S. Secretaries of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense (DOD) signed a joint statement Sept. 26 pledging that their two departments will align their plans, strategies and structures as they roll out a new electronic health records (EHR) system that will allow VA and DOD to share patient data seamlessly.

  • VA Establishes Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization to Support Transition From Legacy Patient Data System

    VA Establishes Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization to Support Transition From Legacy Patient Data System

    Focused on ensuring a successful transition from a legacy patient data system, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the recent establishment of the Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM).

  • VA Signs Contract with Cerner for an Electronic Health Record System

    VA Signs Contract with Cerner for an Electronic Health Record System

    I am pleased to announce we have signed a contract with Cerner today that will modernize the VA’s health care IT system and help provide seamless care to Veterans as they transition from military service to Veteran status, and when they choose to use community care. This is one of the largest IT contracts in the federal government, with a ceiling of $10 billion over 10 years.