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MILITARY & VETERAN HEALTH • UNITED STATES
DoD and VA join federal health data exchange effort
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The Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs have joined TEFCA, a federal health information exchange framework, according to Federal News Network. The report does not describe the security measures or implementation timeline.
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Why it matters
The effort concerns how health information is exchanged for service members and veterans. The article provides no details on effects for patients or data security.
What happens next
The article does not specify next steps or a timeline.