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DoD, VA combat EHR interoperability challenges
The VA, Department of Defense and Coast Guard are developing the new single common medical record, which focuses on the patients, to be interoperable for providers in all facilities.
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      Interoperability

      DoD, VA combat EHR interoperability challenges

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      The VA, Department of Defense and Coast Guard are developing the new single common medical record, which focuses on the patients, to be interoperable for providers in all facilities.

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