Last Updated May 27, 2025
Overview
Overall Rating
Based on 21 users reviews
4.1
Rating Distribution
Positive
71%
Neutral
29%
Negative
0%
Pros And Cons of VistA EHR
Pros
VistA is designed to manage large amounts of patient data, making it well-suited for use in large healthcare organizations
The platform can integrate with other systems, such as laboratory and radiology applications, to improve data management and workflow
VistA includes several security/encryption features that help to protect patient data from unauthorized access and breaches
Cons
VistA is a complex system, which may require a significant investment in staff training to ensure proper use
The system is community-driven, and there may be limited vendor technical support available compared to commercial EHR systems (which offer quicker troubleshooting and other facilitation)
Frequently Asked Questions
VistA EHR has been developed – and continues to be maintained – by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VistA EMR is freely available in the public domain via the US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
VistA stands for the ‘Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture’. It is also known as the ‘VistA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)’.