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Mike Michaud: “I am concerned that this new approach is a step backwards toward the model that had been previously tried and failed…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
I am concerned that this new approach is a step backwards toward the model that had been previously tried and failed, namely, maintaining two different systems between two departments and wishfully thinking that the two systems will eventually talk to one another.
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Mike Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud expresses concern over ineffective systems for veterans' health records.

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