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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.
Here’s how the Army fixed your handgun problem
Changes have virtually eliminated stoppages or failures.
By Todd South
‘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
This military grade pistol is now available for civilian purchase
The handgun has many of the same features of its civilian version but with some significant upgrades.
By Todd South
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.
Here’s when Sig Sauer will release a batch of the Army’s new handgun for sale to the public
The handgun comes in coyote tan and with two 21-round magazines and one 17-round magazine.
By Todd South
Here’s a sneak peek at a laser/light combo for the Army’s newest pistol
The new laser light will also require a new holster that can fit the pistol with the device mounted on its built-in rail.
By Todd South
Cabela’s might have been a cheaper option for the military’s newest handgun after all, report shows
A recently released report from the Congressional Research Office compared the defense contract for the newest pistol for all of the services and what it would have cost to buy it off the shelf.
By Todd South