Mike Bost Archives

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Lawmakers praise VA move to halt electronic health record rollout

The department's move to stop implementation of the platform while contract negotiations take place has received bipartisan support from Congress.

Apr 21, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

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VA and watchdog leaders query electronic health record reform proposals

Contracting specialists say creating a chief management officer position at the Department of Veterans Affairs may not solve issues with the EHR program.

Apr 19, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

Chairman of House VA Committee ‘open to any idea that holds VA and Oracle Cerner accountable’

Rep. Mike Bost's comments follow details of alternative legislation being discussed by Democrat lawmakers.

Feb 7, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mike Bost (R-IL) urges veterans to seek help if they are feeling suicidal during a news conference with (L-R) Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX), House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images).

GOP lawmakers introduce two bills targeting VA electronic health record system rollout

The proposed legislation is focused on halting further implementation of the health records system until all functionality issues are resolved.

Jan 31, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, EHRs — The Department of Veterans Affairs. (Tajha Chappellet-Lanier)

VA data shows Oracle Cerner electronic health record system hit with nearly 500 major incidents

A dataset obtained by FedScoop through a Freedom of Information Act request shows that the Oracle-Cerner electronic health records system had a total of 498 major incidents…

Aug 19, 2022 By Nihal Krishan John Hewitt Jones