Year 2000 Computing Crisis: Key Actions Remain to Ensure Delivery of Veterans Benefits and Health Services
T-AIMD-99-152
Published: Apr 20, 1999. Publicly Released: Apr 20, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) efforts to address the year 2000 computer problem, focusing on the: (1) year 2000 readiness of automated systems that support the delivery of benefits and health care services; (2) compliance status of biomedical equipment used in patient care; and (3) year 2000 readiness of the pharmaceutical and medical-surgical manufacturers upon which VA relies. In discussing biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturers, GAO provided information on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) year 2000 efforts.
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SoftwareSoftware verification and validationMission critical systemsInformation resources managementMedical equipmentPharmaceutical industryStrategic information systems planningSystems compatibilitySystems conversionsVeterans benefitsY2K