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Federal Electronic Health Record Deployed at Four VA Hospitals in Michigan
The new system aims to provide a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered experience across VA facilities.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:20pm
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The deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record system at VA hospitals in Michigan aims to modernize and streamline veterans' healthcare experiences.Indianapolis TodayThe Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) has been deployed at four Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals in Michigan, marking the first wave of 13 planned deployments this year under an accelerated schedule. The new system is intended to strengthen care delivery for patients and providers by enabling a seamless transfer of military health records, integrating health information from private sector facilities, and improving continuity of care.
Why it matters
The integration of the VA's health records system with the Department of Defense's system has faced challenges in the past, including outages and issues with patient scheduling and prescription management. The accelerated deployment of the Federal EHR aims to address these issues and provide a more connected and efficient healthcare experience for veterans.
The details
The Federal EHR went live on April 11 at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, VA Battle Creek Medical Center, VA Detroit Healthcare System, and the VA Saginaw Healthcare System. According to the VA, the deployment means Michigan veterans will benefit from a seamless transfer of military health records, the integration of health information from private sector facilities, and improved continuity of care when they transfer among facilities or need emergency care.
- The Federal EHR went live on April 11, 2026.
- The VA plans to deploy the Federal EHR at additional facilities in June, August, and October 2026.
The players
VA Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul Lawrence
Dr. Paul Lawrence is the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and oversaw the deployment of the Federal EHR in Michigan.
Cerner
Cerner, now owned by Oracle Health, contracted with the VA in 2018 to integrate the Department of Defense's health records system with the VA's.
What they’re saying
“These first EHR deployments in 2026 represent real progress toward a unified electronic health record that strengthens care delivery for our patients and providers.”
— Dr. Paul Lawrence, VA Deputy Secretary
What’s next
The VA plans to deploy the Federal EHR at additional facilities in June, August, and October 2026, with a total of 13 planned deployments this year.
The takeaway
The deployment of the Federal EHR at VA hospitals in Michigan marks a significant step forward in the integration of the VA's and Department of Defense's health records systems, which has faced challenges in the past. The new system aims to provide a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare experience for veterans.
