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VA awarded the third option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support EHR modernization, building on the improved fiscal and per
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Transforming Health Care for Veterans, Revolutionizing Health Care for All
VA is transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system — the software that stores health information and tracks all aspects of patient care.
The Federal EHR connects VA medical facilities with the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and participating
community care providers, allowing clinicians to easily access a Veteran’s full medical history in one location.
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with launch on October 24, 2020. In addition to the launch at the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC and its four community-based outpatient clinics located in Wenatchee, Washington; Libby, Montana;
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and Sandpoint, Idaho. VA also began using the new system at the West Consolidated Patient Account Center, the VA business operations facility in Las Vegas that
supports billing for the Pacific Northwest.
Since then, VA Medical Centers have successfully deployed the software in Ohio, Illinois, Washington, and Oregon; spanning VA Medical Centers in VISNs 10, 12, and 20. VA is pursuing
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the department to scale up the number of concurrent deployments, while also enabling staff to work as efficiently as possible. In 2026, VA plans additional go-live dates in Michigan,
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FORWARD MARCH: The Federal EHR is VA’s new EHR system that is being rolled out to all VA medical facilities as soon as 2031.
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The Federal EHR system VA will deploy at a total of 13 sites in 2026 is the same electronic health record that is already operated by DoD, and the system will improve customer service
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on further cost efficiencies and optimizations to deliver the Federal EHR. VA will continue to evaluate and align future option periods with the best path forward for its modernization
efforts.
EHR Featured Videos
VA provides several featured videos covering EHR Modernization.
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Accelerating Federal Electronic Health Record deployment to deliver Veteran benefits
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Easier transition from military to VA care
Veterans do not have to manage the transfer of their medical records when they separate from the military because the records are already in the new system. This means less hassle for
Veterans and providers.
More time talking with providers about current concerns
Veterans spend more time talking with providers about current concerns and available treatments and less time repeating things like health history, allergies and medications. In fact,
Veterans receiving care at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, told VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence that their providers are now able to
spend more time interacting with them during their appointments rather than looking at their medical records on a computer screen.
Less time undergoing repeat tests, imaging and exams
Veterans spend less time repeating procedures, imaging and exams. This is because results and reports from DoD and the community care providers are already in the system.
Improved prevention and innovative treatment options
As the Federal EHR system is deployed to more facilities, VA can analyze Veteran and service member data more easily. This means deeper insights into Veteran health issues—informing
innovative treatments for all Veterans.
Consistent experience from one VA facility to another
If a Veteran is referred to another VA facility, it will operate the same and can quickly access all records, referrals and orders. Additionally, Veterans will only use one patient portal
no matter which VA facility they go to.
Things Every Veteran Can Do to Prepare
Here are a few things you can do to prepare for the transition to the new system.
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Make appointments early
There may be fewer appointments available right before and after the Federal EHR goes live at your VA, so be sure to make your appointments early. Call your local VA medical center and
select the option for scheduling.
Use Secure Messaging
If you have a non-urgent, non-emergency question or request for your health care team, try Secure Messaging through My HealtheVet. Use your Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in (or
create an account if you don’t have one) and look for the Secure Messaging tab.
Refill and renew prescriptions early
Refill and renew your prescriptions early to avoid potential pharmacy delays. Call your local VA medical center and select the option for pharmacy.
Update your contact information
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If you have changed your legal name, you need to verify your new name in DoD’s Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
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Call the Defense Manpower Data Center support office at 1-800-538-9552 (TTY: 1-866-363-2883),
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET.
Get the latest news and updates
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Follow your VA medical center on social media, like Facebook, for local updates.
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About VISN 20 and NW MIRECC
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VA's NW MIRECC serves to improve the mental health and well-being of Veterans through research and dissemination of information to providers both within VA and the general public. VHA
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Service Network (VISN) 20 serves Alaska, Washington, Oregon, most of Idaho, and one county each in Montana and California. Operating across three time zones over 817,417 square miles,
VISN 20 is home to 273 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes. Spanning 23% of US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest geographic region of VA. NW MIRECC brings
together complementary research, education, and clinical programs from VA Puget Sound (VAPSHCS) and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The collaborative approach to mental
health research, education and treatment has had a profound impact on the lives of Veterans.
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to improve the quality of life and function of Veterans by developing, evaluating, and promoting the implementation of effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and its complex comorbidities. PTSD comorbidities include the behavioral consequences of repetitive blast mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chronic pain
(in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive impairment, and increased risk for neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer’s disease
[AD]). VA MIRECC's provide for the improvement of the provision of health-care services and related counseling services to eligible veterans suffering from mental illness (especially
mental illness related to service-related conditions) through—
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* the conduct of research (including research on improving mental health service facilities of the Department and on improving the delivery of mental health services by the Department);
* the education and training of health care personnel of the Department; and
* the development of improved models and systems for the furnishing of mental health services by the Department.
As part of the VISN 20 NW MIRECC mission to enhance access to mental health expertise, the NW MIRECC collaborates and consults with other MIRECCs and Centers of Excellence, as well as
with other VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State departments of Veterans Affairs, community agencies, and experts. The close geographic proximity (40 miles) of DoD Joint Base
Lewis-McChord/Madigan Army Medical Center to VAPSHCS has provided an exciting opportunity to develop innovative and productive research, education, and clinical care collaborations
with DoD personnel that address PTSD and its associated conditions in their early stages in active-duty Servicemembers.
VA ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Every year, thousands of research studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. For
example, the VA has:
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* Developed artificial limbs that allow amputees to have more independence and better quality of life
* Invented the cardiac pacemaker
* Performed the first successful liver transplantation
* Developed the nicotine patch to help people stop smoking
* Played a major role in the development of the CT/CAT scan to view the inside of the body
* Tested new drugs and treatments for diseases such as AIDS, Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Osteoporosis
NW MIRECC research studies significantly contribute to advancements in our understanding of medical problems that lead to health improvements for Veterans and civilians alike. Research
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VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)
Mail Stop: P3MIRECC
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239
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Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Vet Center Call Center 1-877-927-8387
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iipteVPSWGrLn0ieu0BFrI63lkjwGyx3xY46o=414> is an around the clock confidential call center where Veterans, service members and their families can talk about their military experience
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