Innovation

VA encourages Veterans to talk to their doctors about the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer.

In the time of COVID-19, Veterans especially need to be able to count on  VA. That’s why an important goal of VA’s Office of Information and Technology (OIT) has been and continues to be using technology in ways that make accessing VA services increasingly more seamless, effective, efficient and easy for Veterans.

It typically takes six to eight weeks to create a prosthesis for an amputee but Mechenbier received his in three thanks to the work of Pittsburgh VA orthotist/prosthetist Andrew Chambers and his team.

Thanks to VEText, a text message appointment reminder system for Veterans with the potential to decrease no-shows developed through VHAIE, VA already had systems in place to begin doing just that.

A group of VBA employees worked together to speed up a process to get benefits into the hands of Veterans faster than ever by revamping computer systems.

Innovation is essential to delivering modern, high-quality health care. Embracing new technologies and exploring groundbreaking techniques is not only encouraged at VA — it’s celebrated. Take a look at 3D printing, a relatively new technology with a myriad of applications to health care.

VHA Innovation Ecosystem collaborated with Veteran non-profit Challenge America on a series of five COVID-19 Maker Challenge events that brought innovators from across the country together.

VA and the United States Postal Inspection Service continue their partnership to help protect Veterans personal information and avoid scams.

VA is always looking for creative and talented innovators to make a difference in the lives of Veterans. Come work at VA!

VA encourages employees to design and diffuse innovation. Collaboration with the external innovation community solidifies partnerships that save Veteran lives and fulfill VA’s Fourth Mission.

At this year’s iEX, Oct. 27-29, attendees will hear powerful stories of partnership directly from VA collaborators through the iEX Talks.

SimLEARN Program helps VA health care providers keep skills sharp and maintain readiness. More than 1000 nurses will have trained in one their programs by the end of September.