The new US Senate bill for the Veterans Affairs (VA) system provides $3.7 billion for the VA System information technology, which includes $251.9 million for an integrated electronic health record system and $119.4 million for the Veterans Benefits Management System claims systems.
In addition, the bill appropriates $7.6 billion for long-term care for veterans. The funding covers both home-based long-term care and institutional care programs. The bill also provides an additional $85 million for grants for the construction of state extended-care facilities for veterans. US Senate Committee on Appropriations; June 18, 2013
