📊VA Modifies Record System Under Privacy Act of 1974
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Summary
As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that VA is modifying the system of records titled "VHA Corporate Data Warehouses-VA" (172VA10). This system is used for clinical decision support, mobile applications presenting patient data, and statistical analysis to produce various management, workload tracking, and follow- up reports. It is also used to track and evaluate the ordering and delivery of equipment, services, and patient care; track the planning, distribution, and utilization of resources; monitor the performance of Veterans Integrated Service Networks; and allocate clinical and administrative support to patient medical care.
Agencies
- Veterans Affairs Department
Business Impact
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The regulation outlines modifications to the VA's system of records impacting clinical decision support and resource allocation. These changes can affect compliance for healthcare providers working with the VA, particularly regarding data sharing protocols and routine uses of records, which may have financial implications for businesses involved in healthcare services to veterans.