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Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
VA delays launch of new electronic health records system
VA is delaying the deployment of its new medical records system to ensure that it will operate within the current VA IT infrastructure.
By Patricia Kime
Continuity of medical care for veterans jeopardized by VA
In the switch to a new electronic health records system, the VA must do more to ensure medical documents are properly scanned, says the author of this commentary.
By Deborah Collier
VA, DoD tout major progress in effort to join electronic health records systems
The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are eyeing the end of the summer for significant advances in their efforts for a new, joint electronic health record, a move that both bureaucracies have made the long-term centerpiece of medical reforms for their patients.
‘Encouraging progress’ found in DoD’s electronic health record system
The Department of Defense's MHS GENESIS system is now showing promise despite early negative reports, according to project partner Cerner.
By Jessie Bur
DoD rolls out new GENESIS sites, with hopes of fewer complaints about electronic medical records system
Planners look to resolve problems and conflicts after new system launched.
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.
Senator: Major problems with new DoD health-records software could endanger patients
The new system, being rolled out in Washington state, has generated inaccurate prescriptions and misdirected patient referrals.
By Karen Jowers
Leidos, DoD officials: User feedback ‘taken out of context’ in EHR rollout
Negative user feedback was all part of the plan for a new electronic health care system, said Department of Defense officials and their private sector partners.
By Jessie Bur
Officials say new military health records plan on track, already showing results
Officials involved in the roll out of the new system insist it is still on track for full completion by 2022.
There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot
Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won't be easy.
By Jessie Bur