What is the VHA Innovation Ecosystem?

Veterans Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) is the catalyst for enabling the discovery and spread of mission-driven health care innovation to advance care delivery and service that exceeds expectations, restores hope, and builds trust within the Veteran community.

Meet Our Leadership

Dr. Ryan Vega Chief Officer, Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning

Ryan Vega, MD, MSHA

Chief Officer, Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning
Kristopher Teague Executive Director, VHA Innovation Ecosystem

Kristopher "Kit" Teague

Executive Director, VHA Innovation Ecosystem

Allison Amrhein, MPH, Director of Operations, VHA Innovators Network

Allison Amrhein, MPH

Director of Operations,
VHA Innovators Network

Brynn Cole, Director of Programming, VHA Innovators Network

Brynn Cole

Director of Programming,
VHA Innovators Network

Blake Henderson, Acting Director, Diffusion of Excellence

Blake Henderson

Director, Diffusion of Excellence

Joshua Patterson, Acting Director, Care & Transformational Initiatives

Joshua Patterson

Director, Care & Transformational Initiatives

Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement

Thomas Osborne, MD

Director, National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation
VA Ventures Director, Beth Ripley, MD, PhD

Beth Ripley, MD, PhD

Enterprise Lead, VHA 3D Printing Network Initiative and Director, VA Ventures

Creating a Repeatable Process for Innovation

VHA IE created a repeatable pathway to support the entire lifecycle of innovation, from discovery through delivery

repeatable process

Resources & Publications

VHA iNET Annual Report 2020
2020 delivered a year like no other for the entire world. For health care providers, including those at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), new unparalleled challenges arose nearly every day.

VHA iNET Annual Report 2019
In 2019, iNET navigated through a year of change and restructuring, during which we have evolved into a stronger, smarter, and more confident organization.

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VHA IE is the catalyst for enabling the discovery and spread of mission-driven health care innovation to advance care delivery and service that exceeds expectations, restores hope, and builds trust within the Veteran community. As part of VHA Office of Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks, VHA IE leverages the collective power of innovation champions from across VA, academia, and industry to operationalize innovation in the Nation’s largest integrated health care system.