To terminate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Explore the details of House Bill 608 To terminate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 608

This bill terminates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization Program (program) and requires the VA to abolish the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office. The VA must transfer any activities or functions of the office that are not terminated to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or VA Office of Information and Technology. Additionally, the VA must revert VHA facilities to the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture and the Computerized Patient Record System of the VA.

Further, the VA must stop the implementation of an electronic health record system under the program at any VHA facility where the system is not in use as of the date of enactment.

The VA is prohibited from exercising any option periods or optional tasks under any contract under the program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 608

Bill HR 608 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2023. Bill HR 608 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2023. Bill HR 608's most recent activity was Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 608

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 608

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaHealth information and medical recordsVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 608

To terminate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.To terminate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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