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VistA EDIS

Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture.

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Overview

VistA is the comprehensive, integrated electronic health record system developed and used by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. It includes the VistA Emergency Department Integration Software (EDIS) module, which provides functionality for patient tracking, triage, documentation, and order management within VA emergency departments.

✨ Key Features

  • Integrated with a comprehensive, lifetime patient record
  • Patient tracking for the ED
  • Clinical documentation
  • Order entry (CPRS)
  • Publicly owned software stack

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Public domain software, developed by and for the VA
  • Extremely robust and comprehensive, developed over decades
  • Deeply integrated into all aspects of VA healthcare

Unique Value: Provides a completely integrated, longitudinal health record for every veteran, developed with public funds and tailored specifically to the needs of the VA system.

🎯 Use Cases (1)

Managing patient care in VA hospital emergency departments.

✅ Best For

  • Used across the entire Veterans Health Administration, one of the largest healthcare systems in the world.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Any non-governmental, private sector hospital.

🏆 Alternatives

Oracle Health (as part of VA EHR modernization)

As a government-developed system, it is not a commercial competitor but represents a landmark in the history of EHR development.

💻 Platforms

Desktop

🔌 Integrations

All other VistA modules (CPRS, Pharmacy, Lab, etc.) Department of Defense health systems

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ HIPAA ✓ SSO ✓ FISMA

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Software is in the public domain

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