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Then-Transportation CIO Ryan Cote speaks at a Fortinet event in 2019. (FedScoop photo)

Trump nominates former Transportation CIO Ryan Cote to lead IT at VA

The CIO role at the VA is one of two in the federal government that requires Senate confirmation.

3 days ago By Billy Mitchell

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testifies before a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearings on “Veterans at the Forefront, Focusing on the future at VA,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 6, 2025. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

VA systems lack accessibility standards needed by disabled veterans, IG says

The VA is responsible for 5.2 million veterans with military service-connected disabilities and 4.6 million with general disabilities, per data from 2023.

3 days ago By Billy Mitchell

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VA secretary pledges progress on EHR rollout amid workforce cuts; GSA inks deal with Elastic to discount products for agencies

VA secretary pledges progress on EHR rollout amid workforce cuts

Jun 25, 2025 By FedScoop Staff

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies in the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

VA secretary pledges progress on EHR rollout amid major workforce cuts

Doug Collins also said the agency is “going to continue” with the implementation of its External Provider Scheduling tool.

Jun 24, 2025 By Matt Bracken

The Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

Trump budget offers big increase to VA’s EHR effort, cuts to agency IT systems

The fiscal 2026 budget proposal calls for a $2.17 billion jump in funding for the VA’s troubled EHRM, and promises more DOGE involvement in agency IT systems.

May 2, 2025 By Matt Bracken

Senate Democrats want answers from VA secretary after DOGE data dive

The accessing of veterans’ information by Elon Musk surrogates comes amid agency layoffs and after the firing of its inspector general.

Feb 18, 2025 By Matt Bracken

Embracing AI and automation to improve document-based processes

Hyperscience CEO Andrew Joiner describes how AI-driven document solutions can modernize government operations, deliver services faster, and more reliably and accurately.

Dec 3, 2024 By Scoop News Group

telework, workforce, telecommute, working from home, customer support — (Getty Images)

GAO wants agencies to evaluate and enhance telework programs

The Government Accountability Office found that a handful of agencies need to take additional steps to maintain a successful telework program.

Nov 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Kurt DelBene speaks at a public meeting of the Defense Innovation Board in Austin, Texas March 5, 2020. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

VA needs bigger budget to draw better cyber talent, CIO says

Cybersecurity efforts are suffering due to a tight budget and lower salaries for workers, Kurt DelBene told Congress.

Nov 20, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

A sign marks the entrance to the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on May 30, 2014 in Hines, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

VA staffers are piloting two chatbots for internal use

The data and AI product lead in the agency’s CTO office said they're experimenting with two generative AI tools for internal workflow.

Oct 16, 2024 By Caroline Nihill