VA Speeding Up Community Care Network Appointment Scheduling

PHOENIX (March 10, 2026) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that technology to more quickly schedule Community Care Network (CCN) appointments is operating at all VA facilities across the U.S.

According to VA, the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) technology provides VA employees instant access to the scheduling systems of all CCN providers participating in the program.

Using the participating provider information, VA employees can immediately schedule appointments for Veterans to meet their needs.

With availability of EPS, VA employees can more efficiently schedule numerous appointments daily through providers participating in the program.

VA says it will expand use of time-saving EPS technology with CCN providers in 2026.

Learn more: This recent VA news release explains how VA is improving Community Care Network appointment scheduling.