New VA Blue Button Features for 2013:
VA Notes, VA CCD and More
In January 2013 the VA Blue Button expands significantly! This expansion includes additional types of information for Veterans. Several new types of information from the VA Electronic Health Record are now available for authenticated VA patients including:
- VA Demographics
- VA Problem List (active problems)
- VA Admissions and Discharges (including Discharge Summaries)
- VA Notes (Progress Notes)
- VA Laboratory Results: (adds Microbiology)
- VA Vitals and Readings
- VA Pathology Reports: (Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Electron Microscopy)
- VA Radiology Reports
- VA Electrocardiogram (EKG) Reports (list of studies)
My HealtheVet self-entered data now includes two new types of health care information:
- Self Entered Food Journal
- Self Entered Activity Journal
In addition, a new tool has been added to the VA Blue Button: the VA Continuity of Care Document (VA CCD). The VA CCD is a feature that contains a summary of the Veteran’s essential health and medical care information in an xml file format. The VA CCD uses recognized standards that support the exchange of information between health care systems and providers for effective continued care of the patient.
This significant upgrade means enhancements for our Veterans who download their health care data from VA’s Electronic Health Record. For our industry partners it means enhancements and improvements for their supporting software’s functionality. Visit our Resources page to learn more and view updated sample files.
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