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Vet agency asks why fix outdated-but-outgoing record system?
But critics of the new health records modernization plan insist the current system can be improved instead of scrapped.
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Accenture unit wins $628M CMS contract to run Obamacare marketplace
During the open enrollment season for 2022, more than 9 million consumers enrolled in coverage in 33 states using HealthCare.gov.
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for now
Veterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.
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How federal agencies can embed health equity into IT modernization
Research initiatives that compile troves of data are only advantageous if the data is properly organized and utilized.
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Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time.
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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It's not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
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Official overseeing VA health records overhaul to leave this month
Dr. Terry Adirim has served in the role since late 2021 and will leave on Feb. 25.
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Could Guard troops get free TRICARE? This state might become the first
The state would spend around $5 million per year to reimburse premiums under the plan.
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Oracle exec: VA health records overhaul is only real option for vets
The company behind VA's controversial health records project insists the work can still be finished in a way that benefits veterans and taxpayers.
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Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts
New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.
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Advanced analytics key to fighting unemployment insurance fraud
The Labor Dept. inspector general estimates that fraudsters may have stolen $45.6 billion from the unemployment insurance program during the pandemic.
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Google wanted exclusive dibs on a priceless trove of military tissue samples. A dozen DoD officials raised ethical, legal concerns.
Google has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ medical data.
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About 2,000 independent pharmacies coming back to Tricare
Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.
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Seven federal contract opportunities to watch in FY23
Congress has yet to approve the fiscal 2023 defense budget, but industry is already tracking some key future programs.
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Veterans Affairs Dept. discloses breach of employee vaccine data
The VA collected the information via a human resources portal as part of its vaccination efforts.
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Did VA’s health records problems cause two patient deaths in Ohio?
Republican lawmakers want more details on the deaths and assurances that the new VA records system won't cause more harm.
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Latest Ukraine aid request includes funds for USAID, HHS, Energy Dept.
Request includes $14.5 billion for State Dept. humanitarian assistance and global food security, $900 million for health care and support services.
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Thousands of pharmacies can rejoin Tricare network after Kroger exits
Many never received a proposed contract for the 2023 retail network, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
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