Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (Governor Ralph Northam / Virginia) Share Dec 24, 2020 | STATESCOOP As COVID-19 cases rise in Virginia during the holiday season, Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a $10 million investment of the state’s CARES Act funding will go toward a new statewide technology platform to connect government agencies, health care providers and residents. The e-referral system, called United Virginia, will integrate existing electronic medical record systems used by hospitals and medical care facilities. The platform is intended to make it easier for health care providers to refer patients to social service organizations that provide food, housing, transportation and employment services. It’s also designed to collect data from health care organizations, enabling state policymakers to make more informed decisions about where to send resources and funding to improve public health outcomes.