VistA

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VistA

VistA (pronounced "vista", /ˈvɪstə/) is an acronym for the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. It is a nationwide information system and Electronic Health Record (EHR) developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Etymology

The term "VistA" is derived from the full name, Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. The name reflects the system's broad scope and its role in providing comprehensive health care services to U.S. veterans.

Definition

VistA is an integrated system of software applications designed to improve and enhance the medical care provided to U.S. veterans. It includes more than 100 integrated software modules for various aspects of health care, such as patient care, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and administration.

Related Terms

  • Electronic Health Record (EHR): An electronic version of a patient's medical history, including all treatments, tests, and diagnoses, maintained by the patient's health care provider.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The federal agency responsible for providing health care services to U.S. veterans.
  • Health Information Technology (HIT): The application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software that deals with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health care information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision making.

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