A new Republican-led discussion draft proposes enhanced oversight of the VA's troubled electronic health record modernization program, revisiting measures previously removed from an earlier veterans' bill. The controversial $16 billion contract with Cerner aimed to modernize the VA's legacy health records, but deployment issues since 2020 have led to significant challenges. Currently, the system is operational at only six of the VA's 170 medical centers. The VA plans to expand software deployment to additional sites in the coming years, with ongoing legislative support for improvements in oversight and execution.
Cherri Waters emphasized the need for modernization of the VA's electronic health record system, highlighting that it requires amendments and funding availability for effectiveness.
The various legislative proposals indicate strong bipartisan interest to improve oversight and address persistent issues with the VA's $16 billion electronic health record system.
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