Will: Veterans continue to suffer.

Dear Friend,
Our nation’s veterans continue to experience long and frustrating  wait times and technical challenges when simply scheduling medical appointments . The Department of Veterans Affairs should be using modern technology to reduce wait times and make scheduling more efficient.  On top of this, the VA has been unable to implement an electronic health record system that is secure and interoperable. Despite billions of tax dollars and reports outlining deficiencies, we have seen little to no improvement.  Veterans continue to suffer.
To address these issues, I am holding a hearing to examine the VA’s implementation of cybersecurity reforms, their development of an interoperable electronic database, and how to best utilize private-sector, ‘off-the-shelf’ technology in order to benefit veterans. My subcommittee will be hosting special guests Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) to discuss their legislation,  H.R. 4352, the Faster Care for Veterans Act , of which I am a proud cosponsor. 
If you would like to tune in, a live video stream of the hearing will be broadcast here .
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 2016
TIME: 1:00 pm CT/2:00 pm ET
INVITED WITNESSES:
Ms. LaVerne Council
Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology &  Chief Information Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Mr. Brent Arronte
Deputy Assistant Inspector General  for Audits and Evaluations
Department of Veterans Affairs
For more information on constituent services, current legislation, and to sign up for my E-newsletter, visit:www.hurd.house.gov .
Sincerely,

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