“The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was recognized, early June, for delivering results in the federal health information technology (IT) community as part of FedHealthIT’s 2020 Innovation Awards.”
“VA’s 14 projects identify innovative products or services that positively impacts the lives of Veterans through health IT solutions…”
“Notable projects VA technologists have undertaken to benefit Veterans include:
- No Wound Left Behind Initiative – TeleWound Care Program is a digital tool allowing clinical specialists to deliver evidence-based care at a time and location which best meets Veterans’ needs, along with reducing geographic barriers to care and decreasing the likelihood for limb-threatening infections, hospitalizations and amputations.
- 3D Printing Network is expanding to every VA medical center nationwide, enabling experts across the Veterans Health Administration to share best practices and explore advancements in surgery, orthotics and prosthetics, assistive technology and treatment of chronic illnesses.
- FLOW3 is a computerized management system that optimizes the development of prosthetic limbs using custom software, making the process more predictable and consistent and creating a high-quality experience for Veterans and staff…” Read the full article here.
Source: VA health IT innovations receive high marks for impact on Veterans lives – June 12, 2020. VA.
