Healthcare Innovation May 21, 2023
Instead of another 5-year term, the renegotiated contract is for 5 one-year terms, providing VA with more frequent opportunities to review progress and renegotiate
The Department of Veterans Affairs has renegotiated its EHR contract with Oracle Cerner in a manner that increases accountability and penalties across a variety of key areas while shortening the contract length and including stronger performance metrics. The new contract also now includes larger fines or “monetary credits” Oracle Cerner will need to pay VA if they do not meet the agreement’s terms.
Members of Congress who have oversight responsibility expressed satisfaction that the contract has been renegotiated. “It’s important to see that this renegotiated contract increases VA’s ability to hold Oracle Cerner accountable on key...
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