Kurt DelBene Archives

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

Veterans Affairs CIO ‘cautiously optimistic’ Oracle Cerner can turn around EHR modernization under new contract

After renegotiating the contract at the center of the VA's EHR modernization, CIO Kurt DelBene believes things are headed in a good direction.

Aug 25, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

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How the VA is progressing on its digital transformation journey

The Department of Veterans Affairs holds one of the largest IT budgets across the federal government. From major programs like its EHR modernization effort to the digital…

Aug 22, 2023 By FedScoop Staff

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

VA watchdog warns of cybersecurity deficiencies at Northern Arizona health care system

In an audit the watchdog found previously unidentified critical vulnerabilities, uninstalled patches and network operating systems that are no longer supported by vendors.

Jul 11, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mike Bost (R-IL) urges veterans to seek help if they are feeling suicidal during a news conference with (L-R) Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX), House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images).

Senior lawmaker raises ethics waiver concerns involving VA CIO

The VA currently does not have a formal process in place to document recusals from Kurt DelBene and other senior executives, according to Rep. Mike Bost.

Jun 6, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VA Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Image credit: Wikimedia / Dwight Burdette)

VA official warns electronic health record research functionality issue may affect other medical centers

Dr. Shereef Elnahal says research functionality concerns at the Ann Arbor health system will need to be addressed at other VA clinics.

Feb 22, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

VA will use Silicon Valley hiring spree to bring fresh talent into EHR program, CIO DelBene says

The hiring scheme is focused on appointing employees to jobs covering transformation efforts including financial accounting management systems, supply chain and HR as well as the EHR…

Dec 9, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

The exterior of the Veterans Affairs Hospital is seen November 10, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

VA installs Lynette Sherrill as permanent chief information security officer

The cybersecurity leader has carried out the responsibilities of CISO on an acting basis since the departure of Paul Cunningham in February.

Aug 29, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 8: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) speaks during a news conference announcing a resolution to condemn replacement theory outside the U.S. Capitol.(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

GSA’s Carnahan, other federal IT leaders met with House majority leader to discuss TMF funding

The conversation with Rep. Hoyer is understood to have focused on how best to support and expand the work of the fund.

Aug 3, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

VA delays Cerner EHR rollout to Boise due to major stability issues

Kurt DelBene told Senate lawmakers Wednesday that recent system downtime has primarily related to change control and testing.

Jul 21, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

VA CIO reiterates commitment to working with Cerner to improve EHR uptime

Cerner has agreed to credit VA for failing to maintain the minimum level of system uptime stipulated in the contract, according to a report.

May 12, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir