| 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.
| November 30, 2020
OEHRM Leaders Earn Awards For Innovation in Health IT
Several OEHRM leaders were recognized by FedHealthIT during a recent ceremony.
| November 24, 2020
VA’s Access to Health Information Grows
The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program office worked with the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to expand the joint health information exchange by adding the CommonWell Health Alliance.
| November 2, 2020
VA Launches New Electronic Health Record System, Reaching Milestone in Veteran Care
In a landmark event for Veteran health care, VA began using its new electronic health record (EHR) system at select facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas on Oct. 24.
| 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.
| September 4, 2020
Scheduling VA Patient Appointments Now Easier With New Software
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new appointment-management system Aug. 21 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System, giving Veterans and staff a new tool to request and book medical visits online.
| 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.
| August 7, 2020
VA Responds To COVID-19 With Schedule Revisions to Electronic Health Record Implementation
After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revised its previous schedule to convert facilities to its new electronic health record (EHR) capabilities with updated timelines for deployments in August in Columbus, Ohio, and October in Spokane, Washington.
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