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Diffusion of Excellence Initiative

  • Sharing health care Innovation, VHA IE Diffusion Marketplace now open to the public

    Sharing health care Innovation, VHA IE Diffusion Marketplace now open to the public

    VHA IE is taking the next step forward in promoting and collaborating with innovation by announcing the Diffusion Marketplace is now public.

  • VA is mapping the future of health care innovation with the VHA Diffusion Playbook

    VA is mapping the future of health care innovation with the VHA Diffusion Playbook

    VA is sharing the VHA Diffusion Playbook so other health care organizations can forge a healthier future through innovation.

  • VHA Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp begins spreading life changing programs

    VHA Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp begins spreading life changing programs

    From February 9–11, Diffusion Fellows met virtually during the VHA Diffusion of Excellence Base Camp for the first time with Implementing Facility Fellows.

  • VHA Diffusion of Excellence begins spreading 10 new practices

    VHA Diffusion of Excellence begins spreading 10 new practices

    With 10 practices entering the Diffusion of Excellence portfolio this year, joining 59 previous efforts, even more Veterans lives will be impacted.

  • 2020 VHA Shark Tank Competition finalists announced for VHA Innovation Experience

    2020 VHA Shark Tank Competition finalists announced for VHA Innovation Experience

    In preparation for the live Shark Tank event at this year’s iEX, Diffusion of Excellence announced its annual VHA Shark Tank Competition’s 15 Finalists.

  • Battling opioids: Discussing innovative approaches to a national epidemic with VA experts

    Battling opioids: Discussing innovative approaches to a national epidemic with VA experts

    Combating the opioid crisis head on is key to reducing the number of Veterans who die from opioid overdoses, and to changing the way VA offers care to Veterans.

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Last updated February 8, 2026

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