OEHRM Leaders Earn Awards For Innovation in Health IT
Several OEHRM leaders were recognized by FedHealthIT during a recent ceremony. (11/30/2020)
VA’s Access to Health Information Grows
The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program office worked with the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to expand the joint health information exchange by adding the CommonWell Health Alliance. (11/24/2020)
VA Launches New Electronic Health Record System, Reaching Milestone in Veteran Care
In a landmark event for Veteran health care, VA began using its new electronic health record (EHR) system at select facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas on Oct. 24. (11/02/2020)
Scheduling VA Patient Appointments Now Easier With New Software
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new appointment-management system Aug. 21 at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System, giving Veterans and staff a new tool to request and book medical visits online. (09/04/2020)
Defense Strategies Institute Group Spotlights EHRM at Health IT Summit
John H. Windom, executive director of VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, and Joe Myers, CEO and vice president of the Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) Group, participated in a keynote discussion at DSI’s 18th annual summit, held virtually July 8-9. (07/24/2020)
VA to Move Forward with Launch of Patient-Scheduling Tool
VA is moving forward with the launch of the Centralized Scheduling Solution, a new patient-appointment management tool that will make medical visits more efficient for health care providers and Veterans. (06/17/2020)
As VA responds to COVID-19, Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization continues mission in ‘nonintrusive’ posture
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM) is currently reassessing and revising implementation timelines for its new electronic health record (EHR) system. (04/21/2020)
Two Leaders from VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization Saluted for Impact in Health IT
Executive Director John H. Windom and its Chief Technology Integration Officer John Short were among 20 leaders from VA recently recognized for driving change and advancement in federal health information technology (IT) at the FedHealthIT 100 Awards reception. (01/14/2020)
Recognizing a Trailblazer in VA Health IT
Dr. Kroupa is solidifying her position as one of the foremost leaders in health IT (12/20/2019)