The US Department of Veterans Affairs has restarted its Oracle electronic health records project after a previous suspension in 2023. A $330 million payment has been approved to support the implementation of Cerner software at four new Michigan sites, aiming for deployment in 2026. This comes as part of a larger $9.99 billion agreement initiated in 2018, which also includes ongoing support for existing facilities. Despite past issues identified by veterans' health experts, the VA is committed to fixing the software before assessing further economics.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed its Oracle electronic health records project, which had been suspended due to previous issues, with plans for a 2026 deployment.
VA's re-engagement includes a significant financial commitment for the optimization of the EHR system and identity management support to enhance patient record systems.
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