VA October 13, 2020
VHA IE’s new National Center for Innovation and Impact, VA Ventures, enables frontline staff to connect with academia, start-ups, and industry to develop solutions
Innovation and ingenuity have long been a part of VA’s care for Veterans. However, the mission of providing the best care for all who served cannot be carried out alone. This is especially true in the modern health care space, where new ideas require considerable technical knowledge and rigorous testing. That’s why VHA Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) has launched VA Ventures, the second VHA IE National Center for Innovation and Impact, in collaboration with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VPSHS) in Seattle.
VA Ventures identifies health care challenges, develops solutions, and helps...