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VA-Oracle EHRM contract ceiling raises to nearly $27 billion

Due to “unanticipated complexities,” the department proposed a modification to the $10 billion contract to complete deployment of the electronic health record modernization.

Aug 19, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

$10B VA-Oracle EHRM contract will soon run out of funds and time, documents show

An “unanticipated complexity of the effort” delayed the contract and cost more to deploy than originally budgeted for, contracting documents said.

Aug 12, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 22: U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) questions former Special Counsel Jack Smith as he testifies during a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. Smith testified on his team’s federal criminal investigations into President Donald Trump which included 2020 election interference and classified documents. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

VA’s EHRM oversight holes must be addressed, House Republican says

Rep. Michael Baumgartner asked why VA OIG’s electronic health record modernization recommendations haven’t been implemented while the department presses on with deployment.

Aug 12, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

A general view outside the VA Medical Center on January 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

House bill pressures VA to get EHR back on track, or risk contract termination

Despite reservations from Congress, the VA has set plans to launch the EHR at 13 new sites in 2026. Senior leaders believe this time, things will be…

Mar 19, 2026 By Billy Mitchell

A view of the Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2014. (Photo by KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Watchdog flags major incidents for VA’s electronic health record system

An OIG report found that the VA and Oracle Cerner neglected to ensure proper controls to prevent against and mitigate system issues.

Sep 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Veterans Affairs announces extension of EHR award for Oracle Cerner

Oracle will continue to provide modernization support for the VA’s electronic health record system, according to a Thursday announcement.

Jun 13, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough testifies during a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, December 01, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

VA still has ‘significant concerns’ as Oracle works to get EHR modernization back on track

Oracle Cerner did not send a representative to the hearing despite being invited to.

Nov 15, 2023 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, Oracle Cerner expect problem-ridden EHR rollout to resume by summer 2024

The VA has faced multiple delays to the $16B Oracle Cerner EHR rollout due to major patient safety risks.

Sep 13, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

VA stands to improve payment process for controversial EHR contract, watchdog reports

VA's inspector general received an allegation that the department was not adequately overseeing contractor progress reports before millions in payment on EHR modernization work, but it did…

Sep 8, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

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