Health IT

VA plans to deploy new health records to more sites in June

The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.

8 days ago

Vet agency asks why fix outdated-but-outgoing record system?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.

2 weeks ago

Contracting

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.

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

5 weeks ago

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.

5 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

Capt. Mariah Althaus, an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, prepares for flight in support of the DEFENDER-Europe 22 exercise, May 18, 2022, Ämari Air Base, Estonia. DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries. (Tech. Sgt. Enjoli Saunders/Air National Guard)

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.

6 weeks ago

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.

6 weeks ago

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.

7 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

A medical laboratory technician examines a slide under a microscope inside the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Medical Center, April, 28, 2021.

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.

3 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Palantir wins FDA contract to bolster US food supply chain

This U.S. experienced a severe shortage of infant formula this year as a result a global supply chain crisis compounded by an FDA product recall.

5 months ago

While technology disrupts every sector, the government has doubled-down on health IT to transform patient care and emergency response.

The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.

But critics of the new health records modernization plan insist the current system can be improved instead of scrapped.

During the open enrollment season for 2022, more than 9 million consumers enrolled in coverage in 33 states using HealthCare.gov.

Veterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.

Research initiatives that compile troves of data are only advantageous if the data is properly organized and utilized.

The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time.

It's not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.

Dr. Terry Adirim has served in the role since late 2021 and will leave on Feb. 25.

The state would spend around $5 million per year to reimburse premiums under the plan.

The company behind VA's controversial health records project insists the work can still be finished in a way that benefits veterans and taxpayers.

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

The Labor Dept. inspector general estimates that fraudsters may have stolen $45.6 billion from the unemployment insurance program during the pandemic.

Google has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ medical data.

Other pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.

Congress has yet to approve the fiscal 2023 defense budget, but industry is already tracking some key future programs.

The VA collected the information via a human resources portal as part of its vaccination efforts.

Republican lawmakers want more details on the deaths and assurances that the new VA records system won't cause more harm.

Request includes $14.5 billion for State Dept. humanitarian assistance and global food security, $900 million for health care and support services.

Many never received a proposed contract for the 2023 retail network, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

This U.S. experienced a severe shortage of infant formula this year as a result a global supply chain crisis compounded by an FDA product recall.