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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Shulkin confirms VA will transition to commercial EHR

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Less than a month after he was confirmed as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, M.D., said the VA is officially switching to a commercial, off-the-shelf EHR system, replacing its frequently maligned VistA software.


Shulkin made the announcement during a hearing before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discussing the VA’s Choice Program aimed at improving community health options for veterans.


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http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ehr/shulkin-confirms-va-will-transition-to-commercial-ehr

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