Healthcare IT News July 22, 2021
Kat Jercich

Two Cerner representatives appeared before a House subcommittee on Wednesday to respond to congressional concerns about the VA’s electronic health record revamp.

Two Cerner executives testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization on Wednesday regarding the VA’s electronic health record modernization efforts.

The $16 billion program, which initially rolled out Cerner’s Millennium platform at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, has faced watchdog and congressional scrutiny as it has gotten off the ground.

During his testimony Wednesday, Brian Sandager, senior vice president and general manager of Cerner government services, said the vendor takes its responsibility to veterans, servicemembers, taxpayers and Congress seriously.

“Continued success of VA’s EHRM program will require transparency and an unwavering...

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