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More pharmacy problems endanger future of VA’s health records system
Federal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients' medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software.
‘Encouraging progress’ found in DoD’s electronic health record system
The Department of Defense's MHS GENESIS system is now showing promise despite early negative reports, according to project partner Cerner.
By Jessie Bur
Did JEDI go to the dark side? Lawmakers request an investigation in Pentagon cloud contract.
Two lawmakers want an investigation into whether the Pentagon tilted its high-stakes cloud computing acquisition to favor Amazon.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers raise concerns over leadership of VA’s electronic medical records overhaul
Two top department officials have stepped down from the effort in recent days, prompting questions about the $10-billion project.
JEDI cloud contract receives first protest
Oracle filed the $10 billion contract's first protest less than two weeks after the final request for proposals was issued.
By Jessie Bur
These known flaws are ‘critical risks’ to data security
Nation states, cybercriminals and hacktivist groups are attacking known vulnerabilities in common business software that can lead to losses of data, according to a new report.
By Justin Lynch
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.
Democrats call for firing of VA’s top technology official
Camilo Sandoval, the former data operations director for Trump’s presidential campaign, took over the role last month.
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.
Coast Guard to join DoD’s electronic health care system
The Coast Guard will join the Department of Defense's multibillion-dollar electronic health system, MHS GENESIS, to transition its records into an interoperable electronic format.
By Jessie Bur
How the US can put its OTA procurement process to best use
With proper transparency, the other transaction authority mechanism will allow the U.S. to stay several steps ahead of any adversary and benefit the procurement process.
By Tim Greeff