The new system will replace VA’s current Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. Image: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffThe Department of Veterans Affairs will not deploy its electronic health record (EHR) system until next June. The extension would allow for fixing glitches and ensuring it operates properly.
A recent probe of the Oracle Cerner system revealed issues with latency and slowness, as well as problems with scheduling, referrals, medication management and other medical orders.
“Right now, the Oracle Cerner electronic health record system is not delivering for veterans or VA health care providers – and we are holding Oracle Cerner and ourselves accountable to get this right,” said Deputy VA Secretary Donald Remy, who is overseeing the EHR program.
“We are delaying all future deployments of the new EHR while we fully assess performance and address every concern. Veterans and clinicians deserve a seamless, modernized health record system, and we will not rest until they get it.”
The new system will replace VA’s current Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture.
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