U.S. military to roll out now EHR system in early 2017
A new electronic health record system for military officials is set to roll out in the beginning of next year, reports Military Times. It was originally scheduled to launch at two military bases in December but was postponed after compatibility and technical issues emerged during early testing.
The system, called MHS GENESIS, is a $4.3 billion upgrade to the military’s current one. It will be launched at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington in February and will make its way to other locations in June.
“The time we are investing in the program now will help us ensure success in the future, providing the best possible user experience to our beneficiaries and health care providers from day one,” said Stacy Cummings, program executive officer for Defense Healthcare Management Systems.
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