VA Federal EHR Receives 15 Enhancements in Largest Upgrade Set Since 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on October 22 through VA News that VA sites and affiliated locations that have gone live with the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) have recently begun receiving the largest set of system improvements since VA began releasing upgrades in October 2022. The milestone introduced 15 new or updated enhancements across platforms, capabilities, and interfaces to the Federal EHR, making daily work easier for clinicians and staff, with little to no downtime.
VA said it routinely delivers quarterly upgrades to keep the Federal EHR current. Rather than large, disruptive updates, these quarterly releases arrive in smaller, predictable bundles, an approach the department said keeps technology modern, reduces downtime, and gets new tools into clinicians' hands as soon as they are ready. The major release began rolling out on September 23, 2026.
Three additions highlighted in the release are the Emergency Department Chronological View, which lets clinicians see vital signs, documentation, orders, and key events on one streamlined timeline to support faster, more informed decision-making in urgent situations; the Rehabilitation Organizer, which gives therapy teams a unified view of schedules and essential details, improving coordination and supporting more consistent therapy experiences; and Standard Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Integration, under which ultrasound images now flow directly into the Federal EHR, reducing duplicate tests and giving clinicians timely access to diagnostic information.
On training and support, VA said that as new features roll out, it ensures clinicians have the support they need to use them effectively, including tip sheets, quick reference guides, demos, and site-specific support. In September 2026, clinicians also participated in three "Demos and Dialogue" sessions, giving them a real-world look at the enhancements and practical guidance from experts. VA said that when providers understand their tools, Veterans benefit from a more seamless care experience, and that deployment timing for individual facilities is available through the EHR deployment schedule.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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