Interoperability and Interface Modernization Request for Information

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking industry input on modernizing interoperability and standardizing enterprise interfaces across its health IT ecosystem. The goal is to transition from fragmented, locally developed interfaces to a unified, standards-based interoperability framework. The VA aims to reduce technical debt, improve data quality, strengthen cybersecurity, and enable real-time data exchange. Key areas of focus include enterprise interface cataloging and assessment, architecture modernization, standards alignment, conformance and validation, cybersecurity, cost modeling, governance, and real-time data enablement. • Key areas of focus: enterprise interface cataloging and assessment, architecture modernization, standards alignment, conformance and validation, cybersecurity, cost modeling, governance, and real-time data enablement. • The VA seeks input on optimal approaches, methodologies, and technical frameworks to support its modernization efforts. • The VA aims to simplify and standardize its health IT landscape, reducing technical complexity and improving cybersecurity. • The VA seeks to enable real-time data exchange, supporting AI-enabled workflows, decision support, and analytics. • The VA is interested in industry best practices, lessons learned, and operational considerations for large-scale health systems and federal agencies.