The VA has announced it is moving forward with the next phase of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization, identifying nine VA medical centers as the next sites scheduled for go-live. After pausing earlier deployments to address performance, training, and patient safety concerns, the VA says this renewed rollout reflects lessons learned and a more deliberate approach. The focus now is on readiness, improved support, and ensuring each site is better prepared before transitioning—signaling an effort to get the project back on track while avoiding the mistakes of the past.

2026 Go-live timeline:

April 10, 2026 — Michigan

• VA Detroit Healthcare System (Detroit, MI)
• VA Saginaw Healthcare System (Saginaw, MI)
• VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (Ann Arbor, MI)
• VA Battle Creek Medical Center (Battle Creek, MI)

June 10, 2026 — Ohio & Kentucky

• Dayton VA Medical Center (Dayton, OH)
• Chillicothe VA Medical Center (Chillicothe, OH)
• Cincinnati VA Medical Center (Cincinnati, OH)
• Cincinnati VA Medical Center–Fort Thomas (Fort Thomas, KY)

August 10, 2026 — Indiana

• Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis, IN)
• Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, IN)
• Fort Wayne VA Medical Center (Fort Wayne, IN)

October 2026 — Final 2026 Sites

• Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (Cleveland, OH)
• VA Alaska Healthcare System (Anchorage, AK)

Looking Ahead:
The VA plans to complete Federal EHR deployment across all VA medical centers and clinics by approximately 2031, with timelines subject to change.

Note: Dates and sites may shift based on readiness and operational needs.

EHR & Your Information: True or False The VA’s new electronic health record system has become a stressful topic for a lot of veterans, and its warranted. Healthcare technology affects real people, real appointments, and real medications. Add in government timelines, big contracts, and political debate, and the conversation can quickly become confusing or overwhelming. Over time, this issue has also turned partisan, which has made it harder to separate facts from opinions or rumors. The result is a lot of mixed messages, even though most veterans just want to know one thing: Will my care be okay?

To help cut through some of the most common concerns and questions seen, below is a fact vs fiction reference.

 True or False: The new EHR lets anyone see all of my medical information.
 False. Access to your health records is still limited to authorized healthcare providers involved in your care. The system uses role-based access, meaning staff can only see what they need to do their job.

 True or False: My information will be shared without my consent.
 False. The VA follows federal privacy laws, including HIPAA. Your information is shared only for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, just as it is today.

 True or False: The new system makes my data less secure.
 False. The Federal EHR includes modern security protections such as encryption, monitoring, and audit trails designed to better protect data than older systems.

 True or False: I can’t access my own records anymore.
 False. Veterans will continue to have access to their medical information through VA online portals. During transitions, there may be temporary changes, but access is not going away.

 True or False: Errors can’t be fixed once the new system goes live.
 False. While go-live periods can be bumpy, errors can be corrected. Veterans are encouraged to speak up early if something looks wrong so issues can be addressed quickly.

 True or False: I should take steps to protect my information before go-live.
 True. Downloading records, reviewing medications and diagnoses, and keeping personal copies is a smart way to safeguard your care during any system transition..