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The resignation of Vivian Lee also follows the controversial firing of the Huntsman Cancer Institute Director.
The initiative will leverage artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data from the VA and other federal resources to develop better treatments and preventative care for veterans.
The partnership will integrate the analytics tools with Cerner’s HealtheAthlete customized training programs and treatments.
While the healthcare industry debates the future of the outdated EHR, VA’s acting undersecretary said the agency is still looking into all options.
Internet-hosted users of the company’s Intergy EHR platform may experience limited activity as a result of the cyberattack, officials said.
CIO Chad Eckes transitioned the severely outdated system to a converged infrastructure resulting in faster workflow, higher uptimes, increased speed and value.
By advancing the EHR code base, rather than picking a commercial EHR, Veterans Affairs can modernize its proprietary software at a fraction of the cost, officials say.
The note sharing platform won the Health Data Liberator Award at Health Datapalooza for its innovative approach to data sharing.
The OCR director stressed the importance of interoperability and protecting patient data during his Thursday morning session at Health Datapalooza.
Two new reports from Symantec and Verizon say hackers are using ransomware and phishing attacks to target the industry.