HIT Consultant December 29, 2023
What You Should Know:
– The Department of Veterans Affairs’ ambitious effort to modernize its electronic health record system (EHR) has hit the brakes, riddled with delays, cost overruns, and safety concerns, Nextgov reports.
– While the Oracle Cerner system promises seamless interoperability with the Department of Defense’s EHR, its rocky implementation at five facilities has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
A History of Hiccups
2020 launch: The system debuts at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, marking the beginning of a tumultuous journey.
Technical woes and safety scares: Glitches, outages, and usability issues plague the system, with a critical 2022 report revealing potentially fatal consequences for some veterans.
Program reset: In April 2023, the VA pauses further rollouts to prioritize...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor