Becker's Healthcare January 22, 2025
Naomi Diaz

Former Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, pledged to tackle long-standing problems with the agency’s Oracle Health EHR system if confirmed, NextGov reported Jan. 21.

Speaking at a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Mr. Collins emphasized his commitment to fixing delays, technical issues, and safety concerns in the rollout of the Oracle Health EHR system.

“There’s no reason in the world we cannot get this done,” Mr. Collins said.

Mr. Collins criticized the slow pace of the rollout and its high costs, stressing the need for an efficient and reliable system to improve care for veterans transitioning from active duty.

“We’ve got to get our health records straight so that we...

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