| April 21, 2023
VA announces reset of Electronic Health Record project
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that future deployments of the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) will be halted while we prioritize improvements at the five sites that currently use the new EHR, as part of a larger program reset.
| October 13, 2022
VA extends delay of upcoming electronic health record deployments to June 2023 to address technical and other system performance issues
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is delaying upcoming deployments of the Oracle Cerner electronic health record (EHR) until June 2023 to address challenges with the system and make sure it is functioning optimally for Veterans and for VA health care personnel.
| July 21, 2022
VA advances rollout of new electronic health record system at medical facilities in southwest Oregon
The Department of Veterans Affairs continued launching its new electronic health record (EHR) on June 11, this time at two medical facilities in southwest Oregon: the Roseburg VA Health Care System and the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics.
| May 2, 2022
VA brings new electronic health record system to Columbus, Ohio, medical facilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new electronic health record April 30 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus, Ohio, marking the third rollout in VA’s modernization effort to replace the more than 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient information.
| March 28, 2022
VA continues implementation of new electronic health record system at second site in Washington State
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched its new electronic health record system, March 26, at Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington.
| January 14, 2022
VA delays electronic health record implementation date due to COVID-19 surge in Ohio
Effective Jan. 14, the Department of Veterans Affairs is delaying the scheduled deployment of its new electronic health record effort at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases affecting the workforce and community.
| December 6, 2021
VA advances Electronic Health Record Modernization program
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today its updated plan to move forward with its systemwide Electronic Health Record Modernization program.
| March 19, 2021
VA announces strategic review of Electronic Health Record Modernization program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the strategic review of the electronic health record modernization program today after Secretary Denis McDonough’s initial assessment of the program within his first month in office.
| October 27, 2020
VA Launches New Electronic Health Record System in Pacific Northwest in Mission to Modernize Care for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began using its new electronic health record (EHR) system Oct. 24 at select VA facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas, marking the beginning of a transformation in how VA delivers care to Veterans.
| October 15, 2020
VA Completes Secure Transfer of Veteran Data Ahead of New Electronic Health Record Launch
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it completed transferring patient data into its new electronic health record (EHR) solution in preparation for the system’s launch in the Pacific Northwest later this month.
| October 13, 2020
Federal Electronic Health Record Connects with More Community Partners
Addition of new health care network enhances patient care.
| August 26, 2020
VA Rolls Out New Patient-Appointment Tool, as Part of Electronic Health Record Modernization Transformation
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new appointment scheduling tool Aug. 21 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System to make medical visits more efficient for care providers and Veterans.