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Concerns over VA electronic health records mount after another system problem

A system issue forced the health records offline for a day last week, disrupting medical operations at a Washington state site.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

A service member shelves patient medical records at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 26, 2009.

VA to resume medical records overhaul in early 2022, with new leadership guiding the work

The program has been on hold since the summer after reports of problems with the inital rollout last year.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Overhaul of VA’s medical records still on track to finish in 2028 despite delays, officials say

The 10-year project was delayed earlier this summer amid concerns with the rollout so far.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

VA scraps rollout schedule of controversial new electronic medical records project

The new timeline for the 10-year, $16-billion project has not yet been settled.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VA to launch full review of electronic medical records overhaul amid concerns over project’s progress

The 12-week review will look at issues with the new system but will not consider abandoning the project.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul

Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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