The Pentagon is buying a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs. But the Associated Press is reporting, “officials cautioned that it was part of a “long- term modernization” effort and would not help ease the current backlog in VA disability claims.” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering DoD to seek bids for development of the new system.

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