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Veterans' Electronic Health Records: Halting Deployments Until System Improvements

This act aims to ensure that the electronic health record system for veterans operates smoothly and safely before being implemented in new facilities. This means new deployments will be paused until existing systems achieve high reliability and staff and infrastructure are adequately prepared. As a result, veterans can expect better quality healthcare and shorter waiting times for appointments.
Key points
New deployments of the electronic health record system in veterans' facilities are halted until existing systems are improved.
Requires 99.9% system uptime for four consecutive months before further deployments.
Mandates certification of facility readiness, including staff and infrastructure preparation, and assurance that implementation will not negatively impact patient safety or wait times.
Aims to protect patients from adverse effects of an underdeveloped system, such as longer queues or safety issues.
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Additional Information
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization Improvement Act
Print number: HR 592
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2023-01-27