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Marine Corps exceeds its enlistment goal by 21 people
The Corps was the only branch other than the relatively small Space Force to hit its recruitment targets by Oct. 1.
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges
At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.
Defense electronic health records rollout is halfway done, even as VA’s is delayed
DoD remains on schedule to deploy its Genesis electronic health records system worldwide by the end of 2023.
By Karen Jowers
Errors in DoD’s new electronic health care records system raise concerns among providers
Health care providers say mistakes and incomplete information affect patient health care.
By Karen Jowers
VA delays launch of new electronic health records system
VA is delaying the deployment of its new medical records system to ensure that it will operate within the current VA IT infrastructure.
By Patricia Kime
Continuity of medical care for veterans jeopardized by VA
In the switch to a new electronic health records system, the VA must do more to ensure medical documents are properly scanned, says the author of this commentary.
By Deborah Collier
VA, DoD tout major progress in effort to join electronic health records systems
The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are eyeing the end of the summer for significant advances in their efforts for a new, joint electronic health record, a move that both bureaucracies have made the long-term centerpiece of medical reforms for their patients.
‘Encouraging progress’ found in DoD’s electronic health record system
The Department of Defense's MHS GENESIS system is now showing promise despite early negative reports, according to project partner Cerner.
By Jessie Bur
DoD rolls out new GENESIS sites, with hopes of fewer complaints about electronic medical records system
Planners look to resolve problems and conflicts after new system launched.
Special congressional panel to scrutinize VA’s medical records overhaul
Lawmakers say the project to bring VA records in line with military medical files warrants special oversight.
Senator: Major problems with new DoD health-records software could endanger patients
The new system, being rolled out in Washington state, has generated inaccurate prescriptions and misdirected patient referrals.
By Karen Jowers