• Federal Electronic Health Record Connects with More Community Partners

    Federal Electronic Health Record Connects with More Community Partners

    Addition of new health care network enhances patient care.

  • Scheduling VA Patient Appointments Now Easier With New Software

    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.

  • VA Rolls Out New Patient-Appointment Tool, as Part of Electronic Health Record Modernization Transformation

    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.

  • VA Responds To COVID-19 With Schedule Revisions to Electronic Health Record Implementation

    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.

  • Defense Strategies Institute Group Spotlights EHRM at Health IT Summit

    Defense Strategies Institute Group Spotlights EHRM at Health IT Summit

    John H. Windom, executive director of VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, and Joe Myers, CEO and vice president of the Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) Group, participated in a keynote discussion at DSI’s 18th annual summit, held virtually July 8-9.

  • 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.