John Fortney, PhD, was recently approved to receive a VA Research Career Scientist award, an acknowledgement of scientific distinction and national recognition. This designation is awarded after competitive peer review to established, independent investigators who have distinguished themselves through scientific achievements and contributions to VA research and training programs. The Research Career Scientist award provides five years of salary support. Fortney is currently a Core Investigator at the VA HSR&D Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care and the Director of the VA Virtual Specialty Care QUERI Program which is dedicated to promoting the adoption of technology-facilitated clinical practices designed to improve access, quality and outcomes for rural Veterans.