Itโs an exciting time for electronic health records, especially for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its notable EHR program went through a reorganization over the past year. Joining us from the new EHR Modernization Integration Office is Acting Deputy CIO Laura Prietula who will be instrumental in communicating with on-site staff about the system. But before this role, sheโs had a longstanding career at VA. She briefs us about the organizationโs new priorities and how she is approaching her leadership vision.
Leading Through Change in New VA EHR Organization


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Laura Prietula Acting Deputy CIO VA EHR Modernization Integration Office
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