Abridge, a clinician intelligence platform, has secured a contract under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enterprise agreement to supply ambient AI tools across VA medical centers nationwide. This agreement enables the VA to roll out Abridge’s technology systemwide, aiding clinicians during the transition from the legacy VistA/CPRS system to the new Federal EHR built on Oracle’s platform.
The VA’s pilot program already integrates Abridge with both EHR systems, serving thousands of clinicians at over 75 medical centers. The platform operates under VA security protocols, safeguarding veteran data while assisting with clinical documentation. It also provides context-aware insights and supports encounters in over 28 languages across specialties and care settings.
The VA’s $776 million contract covers five years, with multiple vendors competing for task orders. Abridge’s solution is currently live in VA primary care, specialty departments, and Clinical Resource Hubs—its virtual care network. The company has also expanded beyond the VA, deploying its technology at over 300 health systems, including community centers, specialty hospitals, and major providers.
In June 2026, Abridge announced plans to enhance its AI features for pre-, during-, and post-visit workflows. The company is also pursuing partnerships with payers and life sciences firms to integrate clinical data into broader care coordination. A recent collaboration with Aetna, Emory Healthcare, and Hartford HealthCare focuses on aligning health systems and insurers for real-time patient data sharing.
Shiv Rao, M.D., Abridge’s CEO and co-founder, discussed the platform’s role in the VA’s EHR transition. “We’ve worked to earn trust by meeting them where they are and preserving clinical context across providers, specialties, care settings, and the EHR migration. As a cardiologist, I’ve had the privilege of treating veterans at VA medical centers in Ann Arbor and Pittsburgh. We’ve built Abridge to meet the scale and complexity that an enterprise-wide deployment requires.”
David Shulkin, M.D., former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and a consultant to Abridge, emphasized the importance of continuity in care during large-scale system changes. “What matters most during a transition of this scale is that care stays connected for every veteran. Abridge has proven its platform can support an integrated, consistent experience for VA clinicians and the veterans they serve.”
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