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Transparency for Veterans' Electronic Health Record Modernization Costs and Outcomes

New law mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to regularly report on the costs and outcomes of its electronic health record modernization program. This aims to ensure greater transparency of public spending and program effectiveness, indirectly impacting the quality of healthcare for veterans.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing all costs related to the electronic health record modernization program.
Reports will include data on the quality, performance, and safety of the electronic health record system, including patient safety incidents.
The reporting requirement will continue until the program is fully implemented, ensuring ongoing oversight of its progress and expenditures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4591
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4591.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing all costs related to the electronic health record modernization program.
  • Reports will include data on the quality, performance, and safety of the electronic health record system, including patient safety incidents.
  • The reporting requirement will continue until the program is fully implemented, ensuring ongoing oversight of its progress and expenditures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-154.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Public Investments Informatization