Advancing Veteran Care Through the Interoperability Community of Practice and the Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:40 AM to 10:10 AM · 30 min. (US/Pacific)

Government Connections Plaza | Level 1 | The Park (Hall G) | Booth 12526

Government Connections Plaza

Digital Health Transformation

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At this kiosk, the Convener will engage visitors to discuss the Veteran Interoperability Pledge, answer questions, and share insights on improving Veteran care through collaboration across healthcare organizations. The Convener will provide guidance on high-priority use cases, interoperability standards, and implementation approaches that help turn interoperability commitments into actionable solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.

Representatives from VHIE (Veterans Health Information Exchange) will also be present at the kiosk to highlight how health information exchange enables secure, timely sharing of Veteran health data between the Department of Veterans Affairs and community providers. VHIE staff will demonstrate how interoperability solutions are currently supporting care coordination, continuity of care, and improved clinical decision-making for Veterans receiving care both inside and outside the VA system.

Through collaborative dialogue and real-world examples, the kiosk will serve as a space for healthcare leaders, technologists, and policymakers to explore practical strategies for advancing interoperability and strengthening partnerships that ultimately improve health outcomes for Veterans.

Target Audience

Chief Digital Officer/Chief Digital Health OfficerClinical InformaticistGovernment or Public Policy Professional

Level

Intermediate

Format

20-Minute Show Floor Session

Learning Objective #1

Increase Awareness and Understanding: Ensure visitors understand the purpose, scope, and commitments of the Interoperability Pledge, including its impact on Veteran care and cross-organizational collaboration.

Learning Objective #2

Drive Actionable Commitment: Convert interest into action by guiding organizations on how to operationalize their pledge through defined standards, governance structures, and implementation roadmaps.

Learning Objective #3

Promote High-Priority Use Cases: Highlight and align stakeholders around high-impact interoperability use cases (e.g., care coordination, referral management, data exchange) that directly improve Veteran outcomes.

Learning Objective #4

Provide Practical Implementation Guidance: Offer clear guidance on standards, data-sharing frameworks, and technical approaches to help organizations move from concept to execution efficiently and compliantly.

Learning Objective #5

Strengthen Cross-Sector Collaboration: Facilitate meaningful connections among healthcare organizations, vendors, and stakeholders to foster shared solutions, reduce duplication, and accelerate interoperability at scale.

Session #

GCP22