Health IT

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

VA to launch artificial intelligence contest to help health care staff

The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology.

5 weeks ago

Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved

A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.

5 weeks ago

Health

VA to share health info with private-sector medical systems

The effort is designed to ensure that doctors outside of VA are giving patients information about government benefits and resources.

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.

10 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.

10 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.

10 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.

10 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.

10 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.

10 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.

10 months 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.

10 months 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.

12 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.

12 months ago