VA EHR Modernization | Vibepedia

The VA EHR Modernization (VHA EHRM) is a colossal, ongoing initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to replace its long-standing, internally developed electronic health record (EHR) system, [[VistA|VistA]], with a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution. Launched with significant fanfare and a projected budget in the tens of billions of dollars, the program aims to unify veteran healthcare data across the [[Veterans Health Administration|Veterans Health Administration]]'s vast network of facilities. The primary goal is to improve interoperability, enhance patient care, and streamline clinical workflows by adopting a system used by other large healthcare providers. The modernization effort is a critical test of the government's ability to manage complex, large-scale technology transformations.