The Mobile Health External Development (MHED) Phase 3 project is focused on the testing and fielding of simple and complex externally developed mobile applications being released into the Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology (IT) enterprise. This project will manage the testing and cyclic release of externally developed mobile applications over the course of multiple increments.

Annie:
Messaging Protocols, Facility Broadcast Messages, and Appointment Reminders
-Extend communication to Veterans including those with basic mobile phones by using Short Message Servic(SMS) text messaging
-Offer an opportunity to address the large segment of the patient population using mHealth
-Establish a system to exchange with patients SMS text messages to improve disease management and for other patient care communications
-Promote self-care for chronic conditions and preventive care through automated text prompts and notifications, as well as helping the VA to improve quality, enhance patient engagement, and reduce costs
-Provide unidirectional tailored facility broadcast messages to patients (Messages such as, "Flu Shots are available")
-Provide appointment reminders to patients
-Promote quick and effective communications to patients for facility notices and scheduled appointments