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Congress presses Oracle over $17 billion VA health records increase

Original: Congress presses Oracle for answers on VA’s $17 billion EHR increase

Lawmakers are pressing Oracle for answers about the Department of Veterans Affairs' electronic health records program after its cost rose to roughly $17 billion. Congress is seeking explanations for the sharp increase in spending on the troubled modernization effort. The program, based on Oracle Cerner technology, has faced repeated delays, cost overruns and safety concerns during its rollout across VA medical facilities.

Why now: The VA electronic health record program's ballooning cost has drawn new congressional scrutiny of Oracle's role.

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Congress presses Oracle for answers on VA’s $17 billion EHR increase · Military Times

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