Alaska VA Healthcare System Transitions to Federal Electronic Health Record System Today, Potential for Service Disruptions

The Alaska VA Healthcare System is transitioning to the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system on October 24, 2026. This change aims to provide a single, accurate, and standardized lifetime health record for veterans. However, officials have warned of potential disruptions to services, such as prescription refills and appointment scheduling, for approximately ten days around the go-live date. Veterans are advised to schedule refills and appointments in advance.