Biden nominates new CIO for VA, could help lead EHR modernization

Kurt DelBene, a former executive at Microsoft, has been nominated as the chief information officer and assistant secretary for information and technology at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If confirmed, DelBene could play a role in the agency’s $16 billion electronic health record modernization. He brings extensive technology and management experience, including his involvement in fixing issues with Healthcare.gov during the Obama-Biden administration. The VA’s modernization efforts have faced delays and concerns about safety and security.