VaPRIMARY

VaPRIMARY is a system developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for managing and accessing electronic health records. It is designed to support a unified electronic health record system across all VA medical facilities. The primary goal of VaPRIMARY is to improve patient care by providing clinicians with a comprehensive and integrated view of a veteran's health history, including medical conditions, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other vital health information.

This system aims to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient safety by reducing the risk of medical errors associated with incomplete or fragmented health data. VaPRIMARY facilitates better coordination of care, both within the VA system and potentially with external healthcare providers through secure data sharing mechanisms. The development and implementation of VaPRIMARY are part of the VA's ongoing efforts to modernize its healthcare infrastructure and provide more efficient and effective services to veterans. Its functionality includes clinical documentation, order entry, and decision support tools, all intended to enhance the quality of care delivered to the veteran population.