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Kaiser Permanente, UPMC among 13 major health systems to sign interoperability pact with VA

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Thirteen major health systems have signed on to a pledge agreeing to work toward sharing patient care data with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a bid to improve veterans’ cross-organizat | By working toward seamless, secure data exchange, the organizations hope to better coordinate the care veterans seek from community providers and ensure (..)

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VA to develop an XR mental health app for aging veterans

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Department of Veterans Affairs, Mynd Immersive – a technology company that specializes in extended reality therapies for aging adults – will collaborate with VA Immersive, part of the VA's Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning, to address the psychological wellbeing of Vietnam veterans. Working with the U.S.

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VA, VHA, Verizon partner to increase rural veterans' telehealth access

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To help conquer the digital divide preventing rural veterans from accessing the range of health and wellness benefits they are eligible for, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering new access to telehealth and virtual care options. VAPAHCS is also the agency's first fully 5G-connected hospital.

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Unite Us Partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America

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Unite Us, which seeks to use software to address social determinants of health, will help PVA's Veterans Career Program assist transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and their caregivers connect with essential resources, like housing, transportation, mental health and more. WHY THIS MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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VA, Healthy Together collaborate on mobile access to health records

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The initial offering enables veterans to view and store immunization records all in one place. Healthy Together uses the Department of Veterans Affairs Lighthouse program to securely access relevant VA data when veterans connect their VA accounts. million veterans reside, according to the company. WHY IT MATTERS.

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A turbulent year, and a retooled future, for the VA's EHR rollout

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Department of Veterans Affairs went live with the first component of its Cerner-developed electronic health record at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus. McMorris Rodgers cited alleged problems with patient safety, such as veterans getting the wrong prescription, and with the Cerner patient portal. What the review found.

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Humana & DUOS Partner to Enhance Healthcare for Louisiana Veterans

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(NYSE: HUM) and DUOS , a technology-enabled service provider announces a new collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana veteran members with chronic conditions. The initiative links veterans with chronic conditions to DUOS, where they undergo an assessment of health needs and goals.