Veterans Healthcare Resource Center

The President's FY 2027 budget request outlines a significant expansion of funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, signaling major priorities across healthcare, infrastructure modernization, benefits delivery, and veteran homelessness. This report breaks down the key funding increases and policy directions shaping the VA's agenda in the year ahead.

Download the report to learn:

• A clear breakdown of where FY 2027 VA funding is increasing—including healthcare services, mental health, EHR modernization, VA infrastructure, and IT investments.
• Insight into the administration's strategic priorities for the VA, highlighting how budget decisions may impact veterans, providers, and industry partners.
  

The VA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization effort is entering a pivotal phase in 2026, with deployments accelerating across VA medical centers nationwide. This report provides a timely update on the progress, challenges, and lessons learned as the Federal EHR rollout expands, and outlines what's next for VA leaders, clinicians, and industry partners.

Download to learn:

• An up‑to‑date snapshot of where EHR deployment stands in 2026, including newly live sites and upcoming rollout locations.
• Insight into how the VA is refining training, workflows, and system readiness to improve performance and scale EHR across the enterprise.
  

Delivering long‑term care and independence for veterans with catastrophic injuries remains one of the most complex challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system. In this interview, Carl Blake, CEO of Paralyzed Veterans of America, shares frontline insights on strengthening the VA's specialized care systems, advancing assistive technologies, and improving outcomes for veterans living with spinal cord injuries and related conditions.

Download this interview to learn:

• The critical role of a fully staffed, well‑resourced VA system in supporting long‑term independence and quality of life.
• How emerging technologies, policy changes, and closer VA collaboration with veteran service organizations can transform care delivery for veterans with complex disabilities.
  

Telehealth isn’t just a pandemic solution, it’s now a cornerstone of veteran healthcare.

While COVID-19 accelerated adoption across the U.S., the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) had already been leading the way for years, using telehealth to reach veterans wherever they are, especially the nearly 30% living in rural and hard-to-access areas. 

Today, it’s transforming how care is delivered: improving access, increasing patient satisfaction, and delivering real health outcomes at scale. 

So what’s driving this success, and what comes next?
This report explores the latest data, real-world case studies, and key trends shaping the future of VA telehealth. 

Want to see how telehealth is redefining access to care? Download the report now.

An overview of the senior leaders, decision-makers, and healthcare stakeholders already confirmed to attend the 20th annual Veterans Healthcare Summit.  

Designed to give attendees greater insight into the audience profile for 2026, the document highlights the breadth of representation across Federal and VA healthcare organizations, alongside leading private sector and hospital partners supporting the future of veterans healthcare delivery. 

With more than 200 senior decision-makers already confirmed, including Chiefs of Services, Medical Directors, Associate Directors, clinical leaders, and operational stakeholders, the summit continues to establish itself as a leading forum for advancing veterans healthcare strategy, innovation, patient outcomes, and system-wide collaboration.

For two decades, the Veterans Healthcare Summit has brought together leaders from across the VA, industry, academia, and Veteran Service Organizations to advance the future of care for our nation’s veterans. 20 Themes in 20 Years reflects on the most significant milestones, lessons, and innovations that have shaped veteran healthcare, and offers a forward‑looking perspective as the Summit enters its largest year yet.

In this report, readers will gain:

• A clear view of the VA’s top modernization priorities
• Insights from 20 years of leadership conversations
• Context on how evolving partnerships between the VA, VSOs, and industry are reshaping care delivery
  

650+ Attendees. 19 Years Strong. One Mission: Better Veteran Care.

In July 2025, the IDGA VA Healthcare Summit returned to National Harbor, and delivered its biggest event yet. Leaders from across military, government, industry, academia, and healthcare came together to tackle the most urgent challenges facing veteran care today. 

From AI-driven innovation and mental health access to new treatments and the rollout of electronic health records, the conversations were bold, practical, and future-focused. 

This Post-Show Report gives you the highlights that mattered most: Key insights from expert speakers, real feedback from attendees, and who was in the room.

Want to know what’s shaping veteran healthcare, and why you need to be there in 2026? Download the report now.

Now is the perfect time to see who was in the room at the 2025 Veterans Healthcare Summit. 

Our attendee snapshot gives you an inside look at the senior leaders, clinicians, and innovators shaping veteran healthcare, many of whom are already planning to return in 2026.

From government and VA leadership to healthcare providers, technology experts, and industry partners, this is where the people driving the future of veteran care come together. 

Take a look at the attendee list and see who you could meet this year.

The premier meeting ground for Healthcare leaders from across the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Agency, veterans agencies and health systems - 500+ attendees seeking to expand access to treatments, increase efficiency and modernize care delivery.

Download the Prospectus to see how you can leverage our platform and get your offering and expertise the exposure they deserve. Details in the document include:

- Key attendees
- Sample attendee list
- Key themes & investment priorities
- Engagement opportunities
- Partnership packages
- 2026 Partners