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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.
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
Ambitious VA medical records overhaul in jeopardy after department shakeup
Former VA Secretary David Shulkin has said the department was close to finalizing a contract just before he was fired. Now the deal is in limbo.
Soldier joins elite ranks of triple-distinguished shooters at Army shooting match
Army Staff Sgt. Brad Balsley is one of only 17 soldiers in more than 130 years to earn the coveted status.
By Todd South
The Marines and Air Force want the Army’s new handgun. Who else is next in line?
The Air Force is the latest service to look at replacing its pistol stocks with the Modular Handgun System, the centerpiece of which is a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun.
By Todd South
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
The Army is working to fix problems with its new handgun after critical DoD report
A recent Pentagon report cited flaws revealed through testing last year of the Army's new handgun.
By Todd South