Department of Veterans Affairs
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VHA Preparing for AI, Interoperable Future
The agency is spearheading initiatives to expand health care to veterans, including emerging technology and electronic health records.
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The Promise of Digital Twins, AI in VA Health Care
Dr. Paul Tibbits, executive director of technical integration at the Department of Veterans Affairs, gives a glimpse into how technology is integrating new capabilities and services at VA.
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Veterans Legacy Memorial Touted as 'Industry Standard' for Digital Modernization
VA Undersecretary Matthew Quinn told Congress that IT modernization will improve ability to find, connect to records.
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Veterans’ Benefits Expansion Opens Door for EHR Modernization, Focused Hiring
More veterans benefits since the 2022 PACT Act implementation are pushing EHR and staff modernization to the forefront of priorities.
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VA Taps CTO Charles Worthington With Dual AI Chief Role
The leader has been serving at the agency since 2017 and takes on a dual CTO and CAIO role as agencies prioritize responsible AI development.
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NSF Stands Up AI Research Pilot to Democratize AI
The program includes partnerships with dozens of industry and government partners and delivers on the White House’s AI executive order.
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VA Pushes for Growth of Its AI-Capable Workforce This Year
The agency's tech leadership wants to hire more IT staff, train more workers on AI and bring in more employees from the private sector.
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VHA Touts TEFCA to Streamline Patient Records
The framework will ensure interoperability between the nation’s health systems and the VA.
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VA to Expand Mental Health Efforts Amid Veterans Suicide Report
The pandemic exacerbated the number of veteran suicides in 2021, according to the department.
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VA Prepares for EHR, AI Priorities in 2024
The agency saw some largescale digital developments this year around EHR modernization and increased health care demands.
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VA Leaders: Compliance and Security Need to Combine to Mitigate Cyber Risks
The "huge" cyber skills gap also needs to be addressed between the public and private sectors to keep systems safe.
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AI Executive Order Directs Health Agencies to Address Safety Concerns
Within 90 days of the order, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an AI task force.
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