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DistillerSR

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Product description

DistillerSR simplifies the management of research projects from beginning to end and constantly updates new findings in the database. DistillerSR automates the management of literature collection, triage, and assessment by using artificial intelligence (AI). DistillerSR extracts data and configures findings to produce transparent, audit-ready, and compliant literature reviews. Team members can collaborate in real-time to review the findings and work together on the project.

How we use DistillerSR at VA

DistillerSR is compatible with all major reference management tools, databases, and spreadsheets. It integrates seamlessly with data providers such as PubMed to efficiently search and import relevant information. To keep reviews up-to-date, newly published references are imported automatically. To ensure accurate research results, the program detects and removes duplicate citations to prevent skew and bias caused by studies included more than once.

DistillerSR is approved for use at VA with No VA Data for purposes of retrieving publicly available reference files and displaying them in a read-only format.

No VA Data

For SaaS products that do not contain VA-owned data*, there is now an expedited process that does not require a traditional VA authority to operate (ATO). Criteria include the following:

  • User owns a device (even if VA paid for the purchase of the device) such as a CPAP or glucometer that uses a SaaS product to share patient data (non-VA data*).
  • SaaS product has no direct connections or interfaces to VA systems or network.
  • Users consent to share their data (which may include PII and PHI) directly with the SaaS provider.
  • SaaS providers must have published terms and conditions for user consent.
  • VA providers access data in a view-only mode or with limited functionality per the user’s consent.

*According to Circular a130, anything that VA creates, collects, processes, maintains, disseminates, or disposes of by or for the federal government is considered federal information (VA data).

VA providers may not enter any VA information into this product; it must adhere to no VA data standards mentioned above.

The next step

If VA employees would like to use or purchase this previously approved service, please submit a SaaS inquiry form to confirm your use case and get procurement approval.

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  • Status: Approved
  • VA Authorization Level: No VA Data
  • Funding: End-user funding required
  • Product Line: Health Care Administration

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