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Post by flash on Mar 15, 2016 15:42:44 GMT -7
Dear Friend, Our nation’s veterans continue to experience long and frustrating wait times and technical challenges when simply scheduling medical appointments . The Department of Veterans Affairs should be using modern technology to reduce wait times and make scheduling more efficient. On top of this, the VA has been unable to implement an electronic health record system that is secure and interoperable. Despite billions of tax dollars and reports outlining deficiencies, we have seen little to no improvement. Veterans continue to suffer. To address these issues, I am holding a hearing to examine the VA’s implementation of cybersecurity reforms, their development of an interoperable electronic database, and how to best utilize private-sector, ‘off-the-shelf’ technology in order to benefit veterans. My subcommittee will be hosting special guests Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) to discuss their legislation, H.R. 4352, the Faster Care for Veterans Act , of which I am a proud cosponsor. If you would like to tune in, a live video stream of the hearing will be broadcast here . oversight.house.gov/hearing/va-cybersecurity-and-it-oversight/WHAT: “VA IT and Cybersecurity Oversight” WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 TIME: 1:00 pm CT/2:00 pm ET INVITED WITNESSES: Ms. LaVerne Council Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology & Chief Information Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Mr. Brent Arronte Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations Department of Veterans Affairs For more information on constituent services, current legislation, and to sign up for my E-newsletter, visit: www.hurd.house.gov . Sincerely, Will
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