News Transcript

Presenter: Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall 

May 22, 2013

DOD Briefing by Under Secretary Kendall on the Electronic Health Record Modernization and Healthcare Management Software from the Pentagon Briefing Room

            LT. COL. MELINDA MORGAN:  Good afternoon, and thank you for being here today for the press briefing on the department's decision on the electronic health records and the healthcare management software.  I have the pleasure of introducing Mr. Frank Kendall.  He is the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. 

            Mr. Kendall will be providing opening remarks.  After his comments, we will get to your questions.  We've got about 30 minutes for the briefing.  Please introduce yourself by name and media organization. 

            Mr. Kendall, the floor is yours.