Latest "Electronic medical records" stories

Will VA’s medical record overhaul face more delays?

Officials recently pushed a planned initial deployment of the electronic records system back from this month to July.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul

Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

DoD family council wants answers on dependent medical records

Some military kids have been barred from service because of the contents of their dependent medical records. The group, which includes enlisted leaders and other high-ranking personnel, wants to know how those records are accessed and used.

By Karen Jowers

5 years ago

Ambitious VA medical records overhaul in jeopardy after department shakeup

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin has said the department was close to finalizing a contract just before he was fired. Now the deal is in limbo.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Sailors bounced from recruit training thanks to dependent medical records, parents say

The Navy has clarified how it can access the medical history of sailors and Marines whose parents are, or were, in uniform.

By Karen Jowers

5 years ago

VA asks for quick funding fix to start 10-year medical records overhaul

The department needs about $800 million by the end of the year to keep an ambitious records system change on track.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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