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US Department of Veterans Affairs switching to new electronic health records system
- The Iron Mountain VA Medical Center will switch from VistA to a new Electronic Health Records system, with live deployment slated for January 6, 2027.
- Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said the new system will ease transfer of DOD records and improve access for VA providers nationwide.
- Lawrence highlighted the facility’s age, noting the VA center is about 75 years old and well maintained.
- A town hall meeting was held, and local staff coordination efforts were part of the transition process.
- The VA aims to restart the deployment process after previous delays, with Michigan already going live in April to resume efforts.
- Officials emphasize veterans remain at the center of care during the transition to the new EHR.
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