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Healthcare ⁣IT Updates: KLAS Awards, VA Modernization, ‌and Behavioral Health Data Exchange

Febuary⁢ 6, 2026

KLAS Research Announces 2026 Best ​in KLAS Awards

KLAS ⁣Research has released its “2026 ‍Best in KLAS: Software ​and Services” report, recognizing leading⁤ healthcare ​IT vendors. This year’s⁣ honorees include Epic, ⁤Athenahealth, Chartis, Optimum Healthcare IT, and Impact Advisors, each achieving top rankings in their respective categories. Read the full report here.​ Thes awards are based on extensive feedback⁣ from healthcare professionals and represent a significant benchmark of excellence in ‍the ‌industry.

Accenture Federal Services to Modernize VA Health Records

The⁢ Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has ⁤awarded Accenture Federal Services a multi-year contract⁣ to support the modernization of veteran‌ health records.‌ This⁤ critical project will focus on ⁤implementing Oracle Health, aiming to‍ improve ‍care coordination and patient outcomes for veterans. ⁢ More details on ⁤the contract are available from Accenture. The transition ⁢to Oracle Health is ⁣expected to streamline processes and enhance the ‍overall healthcare⁤ experience for those who have served.

Improving Behavioral Health Data Exchange

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)‌ and the⁤ Office of the‍ National Coordinator for‍ Health Information Technology (ONC) have ​selected nine pilot sites to ⁣participate⁢ in a nationwide ⁣initiative to improve behavioral health data exchange.