The Secretary of Health and Human Resources, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Administration and Public Safety and Homeland Security, established an interagency workgroup to oversee the development of a statewide integrated electronic health record (EHR) system. This workgroup included representatives from key state agencies, including the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), the Virginia Department of Health, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Planning and Budget, along with staff from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, as well as other agencies as deemed necessary.

The primary goal of this workgroup was to evaluate and develop a unified EHR system that would promote interoperability across state and local agencies, as well as with public and private health care entities, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The workgroup also focused on defining standards for data sharing, ensuring that the EHR system could seamlessly connect with other health care entities and partner agencies. Additionally, it created a detailed implementation plan, including a timeline, cost estimates, and other considerations necessary for the statewide rollout of the system.

The workgroup provides an annual progress report, including recommendations, to the Joint Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources Oversight by November 1st of each year.