Computer-Based Patient Records: VA and DoD Efforts to Exchange Health Data Could Benefit from Improved Planning and Project Management

Abstract

A critical element of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) information technology program is its continuing work with the Department of Defense (DOD) to achieve the ability to exchange patient health care information and create electronic medical records for use by veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their health care providers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 2004
Accession Number
AD1153064

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  • Linda D. Koontz

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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