“Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie insisted last week that the Trump administration is “on track” with a $16 billion project to connect medical records for the military and vets.”
“But that’s not exactly the case — the project faces significant delays and unanticipated headaches, according to three sources with detailed knowledge of what will be one of the largest technology contracts in federal history…”
“Those problems are creating the first major hiccup for the project. Its promised March 2020 rollout at three VA medical centers — one in Spokane, Wash., the others in the Seattle area — is almost certain to be partially or completely delayed until October, the sources said…”
“The VA recently decided to split the initial implementation into two blocks, one that might go live in March and April, and a second in October, according to two sources with knowledge of the plan. But this would require the VA to offer limited…” Read the full article here.
Source: $16B veterans’ health project hits major snag – By Arthur Allen, August 23, 2019. POLITICO.
