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Internet hoaxes spread six times faster than news stories and studies show that inflammatory stories generate quicker engagement. So, what can we do to slow or stop the spread of misinformation?

OIT and the VHA look for opportunities to collaborate on ways VA can use technology to assist with suicide prevention.

OIT and the VHA Innovation Ecosystem are delivering innovative safety solutions in response to COVID-19 to help protect frontline health care providers, Veterans, patients, and staff.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT) actively recruits individuals who excel in delivering technologies and services to improve the Veteran experience. Recently, two technology all-stars joined VA to help OIT achieve its vision to become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience using state-of-the-art technology.

Dominic Cussatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer, discusses how VA’s Office of Information and Technology maintained critical operations support amidst COVID-19 response.

OIT’s partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Tech and Innovation in Government Program brings new innovative ideas to VA.

OIT’s innovative security solution supports expanded tele-critical care capability during VA’s COVID-19 response.

As part of its continuing commitment to provide quality service during the coronavirus pandemic, VHA is extending the reach of a critical service delivery software, Enterprise-Wide Speech Recognition.

The COVID-19 pandemic placed an enormous strain upon operations at VA, but by employing effective processes to implement technological solutions, OIT was able to not only keep up with the demand for increased resources but was able to exceed expectations in certain critical areas.

With VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) re-opening, OIT has deployed a new VEText feature making outpatient VAMC visits safer for patients and staff

As telehealth visits surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, IT experts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acted quickly to ensure a seamless Veteran and clinician experience, creating solutions in real-time to improve VA’s telehealth capabilities.

OIT’s industry-leading 3D printing resources create customized health care solutions, improved health for Veterans, and enhanced COVID-19 responses.