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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.
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.
Veterans Affairs deputy secretary to leave post on April 1
VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy to depart, after serving in the post since July 2021.
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.
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.
New in 2023: VA health records overhaul faces critical juncture
Rollouts of the controversial system are expected to resume next summer.
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.
VA’s IT leadership problem has infected modernization efforts
Short-term technology leadership, and a lack of defined responsibilities for that leadership, has hindered the Department of Veterans Affairs' technology initiatives.
By Jessie Bur
Senators skeptical over long-term VA health records overhaul
The $16-billion, 10-year plan is designed to bring VA medical records in line with Defense Department files.
HHS wants to simplify electronic health record requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing regulatory changes that could help make using electronic health records systems easier for doctors.
By Jessie Bur