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NVTC Delivers Pro Bono Assessment of Scheduling Processes & Systems at VA Medical Centers
Assessment was conducted at the request of Sen. Mark Warner
Oct 30 2014
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) delivered a final report, as requested by Sen. Warner, to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald based on its pro bono assessment of the scheduling processes and systems at VA medical centers.
Last week, Senator Warner sent a letter to the Administration urging coordinated action to drastically reduce the likelihood of spreading the virus.
The Hill: Cooperation is the path forward
Sep 30 2014
As our interests increasingly align, a strong relationship between the United States and India is vital to reaching our joint economic potential and strategic goals in an increasingly global economy.
On Wednesday, Senator Warner joined Vice President Joe Biden, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Representative Bobby Scott in Norfolk to celebrate the $15 Million federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grants recently awarded to the Virginia Port Authority.
The recently enacted veterans’ health care overhaul, which increased funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs and streamlined the process for firing senior executives, also includes a provision that requires the VA to hear advice from a technology task force on problems with the scheduling system for medical appointments at VA medical centers.
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Northern Virginia tech council to help VA hospitals fix scheduling system
Sep 16 2014
A group of Virginia tech companies is going to help the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital system fix its scheduling system. The Northern Virginia Technology Council will offer free help to the VA by examining the troubled health care system's scheduling system and suggesting improvements.
Senator Warner was honored to meet with members of the Yellow Ribbon Fund Family Caregiver Program today.
Today Senator Warner spoke on the Senate floor to give voice to hundreds of Virginia students and graduates concerned about the increasing burden of student loan debt.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Virginia's Mark Warner, has pushed a reasonable proposal that would mandate anonymous surveys on campuses and require that the results of those surveys be available to the public.
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner met with leadership at the McGuire VA Medical Center to talk about ongoing issues involving healthcare for veterans.
