Congress never authorized the EHR Modernization Program, and it has struggled from the very beginning.

I look forward to continuing to work on a bipartisan basis on this program and get a system and result that will benefit veterans and employees.

H.R. 592 would require medical center and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) leadership to certify the EHRs ready for their hospital before it can be installed.

How are we ensuring that when these patients are discharged, I am sure there is a discharge planner that makes sure they have a follow-up appointment, that make sure they go home with their meds.

Their two complaints were that they wanted more space and they needed more people, which I think is kind of are universal complaints.

I just want to make sure we are prioritizing staying competitive so that they are incentivized to be able to see our patients.

I represent Hampton Roads and recently got to talk to and visit the Hampton VA, which is doing a great job.

These employees are hardworking people who want to serve our veterans. However, they are leaving the VA because their supervisors are not held accountable.

Accountability at the VA is so important because it is fundamental to veterans and their experience with the Department.

I am honored to be the chairwoman of the subcommittee. I look forward to working with Ranking Member Mrvan.

The VA must learn from its past failures and implement lessons learned.