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A view of the John D, Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

VA’s renewed EHR rollout ‘has been phenomenal’ so far, secretary claims

After pausing deployments in 2023 following years of failures, EHR rollouts at four Michigan facilities this month went smoothly, according to Secretary Doug Collins and Sen. Gary…

2 hours ago By Matt Bracken

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