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VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion

The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system.

By Natalie Oliverio

14 days ago

VA introduces new electronic health records system to four additional sites

The VA continues to adopt a new electronic medical record system, rolling it out to hospitals in Ohio and Kentucky on Saturday.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

US special operations leaders frustrated by inability to modify their own equipment

The military must wait for manufacturers to fix or upgrade equipment, leaving them with outdated capabilities as technology evolves quickly, they said.

By Michael Peck

4 months ago

VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

Senate confirms former VA benefits chief as new deputy secretary

Army veteran Paul Lawrence will serve as the second-ranking leader at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago