“VA has started upgrading IT infrastructure at each of its care sites in preparation for the Cerner implementation expected to begin as soon as contract negotiations are finalized…”
“While contract negotiations are still underway, VAOIT has started installing new fiber, ports, switches, computers, and monitors at VA care sites to support the new commercial EHR…”
“VA is also looking to improve many of its patient-facing applications — such as HealtheVet — by utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs)….VA intends to set up an environment to encourage outside vendors to develop and test new APIs. Additionally, VA has asked the public to recommend new applications that could potentially serve veteran patients…”
Source: VA Upgrading Infrastructure to Prepare for Cerner Implementation – By Kate Monica, January 18, 2018. Read the full article here.
