Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with its long-delayed rollout of its Oracle Health EHR system, following a suspension that began in 2023 due to technical and operational concerns, The Register reported Feb. 6.
A VA spokesperson confirmed to The Register that the agency has authorized a $330 million payment to Oracle for its EHR software and support services. The funding will facilitate the deployment of the EHR system at four new Michigan locations—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit and Saginaw—slated to go live in 2026.
The newly approved payments are part of a broader $300 million agreement aimed at optimizing the VA’s EHR management system, alongside a $29 million contract dedicated to improving identity and access management....