Accenture Federal Services Selected to Support the Mission-Critical Modernization of Veteran Health Records for the Department of Veterans Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 5, 2026--

Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been selected to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. This innovative 4.5-year contract marks a pivotal milestone in VA’s mission to transform healthcare delivery for more than 9 million Veterans.

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The EHRM program is a critical and strategic initiative to replace legacy systems with the modern, integrated Oracle Health Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This transition is designed to create a single, seamless, and secure lifetime health record that follows service members as they transition from active duty to Veteran status, enabling high-quality, safe, and efficient care nationwide.

Accenture has a strong track record of modernizing EHRs across both the commercial and public sectors. Working with leading technology partners, Accenture has helped advance some of the most complex EHR transformations for some of the nation’s largest health systems – continuously strengthening our technical, clinical, and operational expertise. Accenture Federal is proud to apply this proven experience to help VA enhance the care experience for Veterans and providers.

"This partnership represents a significant commitment from our global and federal leadership to bring the absolute best of Accenture to the Department of Veterans Affairs," said Ron Ash, CEO of Accenture Federal Services. "Working with the agency to modernize EHR and incorporate advanced technology upgrades – including AI – and accelerate the agency’s operational and clinical transformation. By leveraging our deep technical expertise and long-standing relationship with Oracle, we are dedicated to helping VA meet its ambitious goals and deliver the modern and effective experience our nation’s Veterans deserve.”

Accenture Federal Services will drive the program's success through:

"Our relationship with VA is built on a foundation of mission success, from modernizing the delivery of education benefits to reducing wait times for community care referrals," said Susie Rainey, Managing Director and Account Lead for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. "We are committed to our nation’s Veterans who are at the heart of this program. We are proud to serve as a strategic partner to the VA, applying our technical expertise, clinical insights, and innovation to ensure that every Veteran receives the highest standard of care.”

This contract underscores Accenture Federal Services' position as a leader in large-scale healthcare modernization, committed to delivering transformative outcomes for the heroes who have served our country.

About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a US subsidiary of Accenture LLP that government agencies choose to drive impactful change. Our 15,000 people are committed to powering reinvention for the federal government with the same commercial technology, competitive drive and technical edge that is transforming global industry—ensuring that federal enterprises can be as modern, fast, and efficient as the country it serves. See how we reinvent at www.accenturefederal.com.

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Accenture Federal Services Selected to Support the Mission-Critical Modernization of Veteran Health Records for the Department of Veterans Affairs

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Coach Gregor Townsend dismissed a claim that he will take charge at English club Newcastle as an attempt to “disrupt” Scotland ahead of the Six Nations.

Townsend took on a consultancy role with Red Bull, which owns Newcastle, last year. Last September he agreed to extend his Scotland contract to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. On Wednesday, the Daily Telegraph reported he will join Newcastle after the World Cup.

“It's pure speculation,” Townsend said on Thursday while announcing his team to play Italy on Saturday in Rome.

"I've not signed a contract beyond the World Cup with anybody, so it's a story that I think is being put out there to try and disrupt ahead of this game or next week's game against England.

“There’s no truth in that I've signed a contract beyond the World Cup. My focus is on the Scotland team right now and hopefully up until the World Cup.”

Asked if he was concerned the report will have a negative impact on his squad, Townsend said, “No, not at all.”

Townsend made a bold call to drop what has been his first-choice back three in recent seasons. Fullback Blair Kinghorn and winger Duhan van der Merwe were out of the 23 and winger Darcy Graham was in the reserves.

Bristol’s Tom Jordan was at fullback and in-form Glasgow pair Jamie Dobie and Kyle Steyn preferred on the wings to Scotland's record-try scorers Van der Merwe and Graham.

“Blair, Duhan and Darcy have had some terrific games for us and they're very proud of playing for Scotland,” Townsend said. "But there's competition in that back three area like there is in other positions and we feel Jamie, Kyle and Tom deserve their starts given how well they've been playing. I feel all three of them individually have taken games to the opposition.

"But the three players that weren't selected, they're quality players. If or when they get back into the squad or they get an opportunity off the bench, like Darcy will on Saturday, we know we're going to have hungry players desperate to get back in the starting team.

“But for now, we're really pleased with that back three, how they've been playing but also how they've been combining in training.”

FILE - Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of the rugby union international match between Scotland and Argentina in Edinburgh, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)