interoperability
VA looks to streamline use military discharge data
“We’re moving toward a future state where veterans don’t need to present the DD 214,” said VA's new chief data officer.
Medicare data project gains momentum as CMS continues its push for interoperability
CMS is setting up its "sandbox" for capturing claims data and making it useful to providers. It should be ready by mid-November.
VA, DOD launch joint office to make decisions on health record interoperability
But the office, called FERHM, is currently unstaffed.
Rep. Banks proposes legislation to streamline governance of DOD-VA interoperability efforts
The current model "is not living up to Congress’ vision for a single point of accountability," the Indiana Republican says.
Goals are clear for ‘second epoch’ of ICITE, intel community CIO says
The second epoch ties to the recent National Intelligence Strategy, particularly the goals of driving intelligence integration and innovation.
VA, DOD leaders commit to ‘seamlessly integrated electronic health record’
A new joint letter reinforces "both departments’ commitment to ensuring the successful transition from a legacy patient-data system to a modernized one that will continue to support active-duty service members, Veterans and their families."
