Morning Headlines 10/11/21

VA launching yearlong independent cost estimate of EHR modernization

The VA hires an independent body to conduct a review of its Cerner implementation and to provide an estimate of the project’s full cost.

Speculation of national Epic deal with NHS England

NHS England Director of Transformation Ian O’Neil’s comments about a recent meeting with Epic CEO Judy Faulkner start rumors circulating of a nationwide deal with the company.

Thinking Outside the Box: The USCDI+ Initiative

ONC expands its United States Core Data for Interoperability standards program to enable federal partners like CMS and CDC to establish and use interoperable, agency-specific datasets beyond those available through the initial USCDI program.