electronic health records

As the Defense Health Agency continues to undergo organizational and technological changes, especially amid recent challenges around COVID-19, the agency is looking to further strengthen its resiliency to both gradual and sudden disruptions.

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DNA analysis with electronic medical records can improve health outcomes for the U.S. population.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to prioritize health records consolidation and data analytics projects during the pandemic, agency officials said during an ATARC Data Analytics Working Group event. 

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Improving patient care through the advancement of precision medicine.

Amid challenges of file and metadata standardization challenges, the agency is rolling out several solutions to optimize its electronic records management initiative.

The agency is coupling API development with a focus on human-centered design to lay the groundwork for both current modernization and future initiatives.

Successful AI and machine-learning capacities within health systems require a foundational attention to data quality and the broader care environment.

Recently implemented telework measures are allowing the agency to focus on the Cerner transition despite challenges in pandemic.

Although the agency paused MHS Genesis deployment during the pandemic, leaders have continued progressing health record modernization alongside VA.

COVID-19 has highlighted opportunities in public policy and supporting public-private efforts.

A program with DOD helps bidirectionally share information with local partners.

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The agency released a final strategic report suggesting ways to relieve provider EHR burdens and improve care.