Without key leadership, VA EHR modernization is off to worrisome start, lawmakers say

FedScoop: The Department of Veterans Affairs’ $10 billion electronic health record modernization contract with Cerner, lawmakers fear, is not off to a good start.

After a yearlong battle to finalize the contract and get to a point where modernization work can begin, the lack of key leadership — namely a permanent CIO and undersecretary for health — could hurt its long-term success, members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee said Tuesday. The main concern is ensuring the 10-year project meets early milestones, the lawmakers said.

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