Becker's Healthcare July 24, 2023
Costs for the Veterans Affairs Department’s Cerner EHR rollout continue to soar, causing tension between the VA and Congress, with some lawmakers wanting to ax the program, while others advocate for the VA to take one more shot at the implementation, Politico reported July 21.
In 2018, the VA’s EHR costs were initially projected to be $10 billion over 10 years but have grown to $50.8 billion over 28 years. These upticks have caused some lawmakers to want to shut down the project.
There have been several bills introduced to end the program as issues with the EHR system continue. According to the publication, the VA’s Cerner EHR system led to the deaths of four patients, and it has...
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