| October 10, 2018
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.
| July 12, 2018
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).
| May 17, 2018
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.
| June 5, 2017
VA Secretary Announces Decision on Next-Generation Electronic Health Record
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin announced his decision on the next-generation Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at a news briefing at VA headquarters in Washington.
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