Health IT

Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

2 weeks ago

CDC Director Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

4 weeks ago

VA halts all new work on health records overhaul

Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.

The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

8 weeks ago

VA delays rollout of health records system to next scheduled sites

Staff at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System were scheduled to start training on the system next week.

8 weeks ago

Insurers sought for US Postal Service health plans

The USPS is getting its own benefits program to reduce expenses, one cost-saving measure of several spurred by the Postal Service Reform Act os 2022.

8 weeks ago

Lawmakers move to block VA’s plans to resume health records rollout

Work on the project is scheduled to restart in June, but members of Congress worry that fixes still need to be made.

8 weeks ago

VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

2 months ago

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.

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Vet agency asks why fix outdated-but-outgoing record system?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

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months ago

Health IT

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

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

Staff at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System were scheduled to start training on the system next week.

The USPS is getting its own benefits program to reduce expenses, one cost-saving measure of several spurred by the Postal Service Reform Act os 2022.

Work on the project is scheduled to restart in June, but members of Congress worry that fixes still need to be made.

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

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.