The recently released study is called as ‘VistA Modernization Report – Legacy to Leadership’ and aims to improve the V.A.'s VistA (V.A. Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) healthcare network.
A total of 153 V.A. hospitals and 768 outpatient clinics are used to provide healthcare services to nearly 8 million veterans. It is supported by VistA integrated health information system. According to Honorable Roger Baker, assistant secretary of information and technology and chief information officer, Veteran Affairs the study provides them with the necessary information to improve utilization of resources and eliminate waste and also identify unused and underused resources so that they too can be eliminated.
Joel Hackney, president, Avaya Government Solutions stated that he is happy that his company has an opportunity to contribute towards helping V.A. make the best information network available and for helping them to define the next generation healthcare IT vision.
VistA study has recommended the migration of the information system design to an open, plug-and-play architecture so that most modern components to enhance functionality can be included.
In addition, best technology and standards compliant components and innovative products can be included in the system. Healthcare and IT professionals from 34 companies have worked for six months for completing the VistA study. Srinath Godavarthi, technical director, Avaya Government Solutions has participated as co-chair of the VistA Modernization & Architecture subcommittee.
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Edited by
Marisa Torrieri
