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US HR4591

US HR4591
VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/21/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
11/17/2021
Passed
06/22/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/23/2022

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

An Act To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress periodic reports on the costs, performance metrics, and outcomes of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization program.

AI Summary

This bill, the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports to Congress on the costs, performance metrics, and outcomes of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. The reports must include details on all actual expenses related to the EHRM program, including funds used for infrastructure modifications, consultants, and support contractors. The reports must also include information on the quality, performance, safety, and value metrics used to assess the EHRM program and the electronic health record system at individual VA facilities. The requirement to submit these reports will terminate once the Secretary certifies that the EHRM program has been fully implemented.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-154. (on 06/23/2022)

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