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Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4683

Bill 117 hr 4683, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act, aims to improve the testing process for the electronic health record system used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill focuses on ensuring that the electronic health record system is thoroughly tested before being implemented to ensure that it meets the needs of veterans and healthcare providers.

The bill requires the VA to develop a comprehensive testing plan for the electronic health record system, which includes testing for functionality, interoperability, and security. The plan must also outline the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the testing process, including the VA, the electronic health record vendor, and any third-party testers.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to provide regular updates to Congress on the progress of the testing process, including any challenges or delays that may arise. This transparency is intended to ensure that Congress is kept informed of the status of the electronic health record system and can provide oversight as needed. Overall, the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act aims to improve the testing process for the VA's electronic health record system to ensure that it is effective, efficient, and meets the needs of veterans and healthcare providers.

Congressional Summary of HR 4683

Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act

This bill requires the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense (DOD) to test and evaluate the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs and not less frequently than the interval at which the office tests or evaluates the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization Program of DOD.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4683

Bill HR 4683 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2021. Bill HR 4683 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2021.  Bill HR 4683's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. as of September 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4683

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4683

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4683

To establish a process for the testing and evaluation of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense.
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act
Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Testing Improvement Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4683

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
IndianaRepublican

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