VA Launches New Electronic Health Record System at Detroit Medical Center

The new system aims to improve care coordination and data sharing for veterans.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:23pm

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An abstract, ghostly X-ray image of a computer motherboard, revealing the intricate internal structures and circuits that power the new electronic health record system at the Detroit VA Medical Center.The new electronic health record system at the Detroit VA Medical Center aims to improve data sharing and care coordination through advanced healthcare technology.Today in Detroit

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has rolled out a new electronic health record (EHR) system at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. The launch is part of a broader VA initiative to modernize its healthcare technology and provide better integrated care for veterans.

Why it matters

The new EHR system is designed to improve data sharing, care coordination, and patient outcomes for veterans receiving treatment at VA facilities. It replaces an outdated legacy system and aligns the VA's technology with commercial healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions of care.

The details

The new EHR system, known as Cerner Millennium, was developed by the healthcare IT company Cerner Corporation. It will allow VA clinicians to access a comprehensive, real-time view of a patient's medical history, medications, test results, and other critical information. This is expected to reduce medical errors, improve clinical decision-making, and enhance the overall quality of care for veterans.

  • The new EHR system was launched during a ceremony at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center on April 10, 2026.

The players

Doug Collins

The U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who presided over the launch ceremony for the new electronic health record system.

Cerner Corporation

The healthcare IT company that developed the Cerner Millennium electronic health record system being implemented at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

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What they’re saying

“This new electronic health record system will transform the way we deliver care to our nation's veterans, providing seamless access to their medical information and improving coordination across the VA healthcare system.”

— Doug Collins, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs

What’s next

The VA plans to roll out the new Cerner Millennium EHR system to all of its medical facilities across the country over the next several years, with the goal of achieving full nationwide implementation by 2030.

The takeaway

The launch of the new electronic health record system at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center marks a significant step forward in the VA's efforts to modernize its healthcare technology and provide veterans with more integrated, high-quality care. This transition is expected to enhance patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, and improve the overall efficiency of the VA healthcare system.