Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) are advocating for a healthcare legislation that may weaken a key reform within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, one of the hallmark initiatives of former President Donald Trump.
The VA stands as the nation’s largest healthcare system, yet its record-keeping has long suffered from an outdated system. During President Donald Trump’s administration, efforts were made to modernize veterans’ health records, allowing for smoother transitions from the Defense Department to the VA.
This initiative has been touted by the Trump administration as a significant reform benefiting America’s veterans.
In 2018, former Acting Secretary Robert Wilkie signed a deal with Cerner, now under the ownership of Oracle, to modernize the healthcare IT system. The aim was to ensure smooth healthcare transitions for veterans as they move from active military duty to veteran status.
“President Trump has made very clear to me that he wants this contract to do right by both Veterans and taxpayers, and I can say now without a doubt that it does,” Wilkie said in the statement signing the contract.
“In sum, signing this contract today is an enormous win for our nation’s Veterans. It puts in place a