Making the Next Generation of the DoD EHR a Success

Description:
This presentation reviews proposed mitigation strategies for the challenges facing the next generation of the Department of Defense (DoD) EHR system. The discussion will highlight lessons learned during the deployment of AHLTA, an enterprise-wide medical and dental information management system that provides secure online access to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries records, and other large-scale implementations.

Speaker Information:
Michael Weiner, U.S. Navy, captain, MHS.

Objectives:


  • Identify the challenges associated with the development and deployment of the DoD EHR system;
  • Identify the lessons learned from large-scale implementations that should be considered for the next generation of the DoD EHR system; and
  • Explain how the proposed mitigation strategies for the challenges faced by the DoD EHR system will enhance the experience of providers and beneficiaries.

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