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A Decade After Scandal, VA Health Care May Be at Another …

(3 days ago) WEBThe VA has requested $369.3 billion for its fiscal 2025 budget, a proposal that includes nearly $150 billion for health care that has set off a discussion about the best options for veterans.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/12/decade-after-scandal-va-health-care-may-be-another-crossroads.html

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Reports highlight failures of the VA’s health system during the

(5 days ago) WEBPBS NewsHour from Jan 01, 2021. The U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs operates the nation's biggest hospital system, serving millions of former service members around the …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/reports-highlight-failures-of-the-vas-health-system-during-the-pandemic

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The Challenges Facing the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2021

(2 days ago) WEBMoreover, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which Congress passed in March 2021, gave the VA another $17 billion 7 for FY 2021 to provide care for veterans …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/challenges-facing-department-veterans-affairs-2021/

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VA Health Care Priorities - Veterans Health …

(6 days ago) WEBGoal 1: Veterans choose VHA as their health care provider and coordinator, built on trusted, long–term relationships. Goal 2: VHA delivers high–quality, accessible and integrated health care. Goal 3: VHA …

https://www.va.gov/health/priorities/index.asp

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The head of the VA says the U.S. failed some veterans for 30 years

(7 days ago) WEBSTEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The United States ended a 20-year war in Afghanistan over the summer. Its duty to the veterans of that war will not end for …

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048289046/the-head-of-the-va-says-the-u-s-failed-some-veterans-for-30-years

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The Problems Facing VA Modernization Are Bigger Than Its

(2 days ago) WEBThe list of criticisms of the new Veterans Affairs (VA) electronic health record system, Oracle Cerner, is long. Thousands of doctors' orders went missing, …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2023/04/the-problems-facing-va-modernization-are-bigger-than.html

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Changes to VA’s community care program raise …

(3 days ago) WEBChanges to VA’s community care program raise concerns about vets’ health care access. A visitor leaves the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on April 2

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/10/13/changes-to-vas-community-care-program-raise-concerns-about-vets-health-care-access/

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VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more …

(1 days ago) WEBMay 14, 20241:39 pm. 9 min read. The Department of Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other-than honorable …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/va-rule-change-could-mean-health-care-benefits-for-a-million-more-veterans/

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Veterans Health Care: Addressing High Risk Concerns for …

(2 days ago) WEBVA operates one of the nation's largest health care systems. GAO's work, along with that of VA's Office of Inspector General and others, has cited longstanding …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105474

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How the VA Fails Veterans on Mental Health — ProPublica

(4 days ago) WEBThe problems appear to be systemic. Over and over, the hospitals and clinics in the VA’s sprawling health care network have fallen short when it comes to treating …

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-veterans-affairs-fails-mental-health-patients

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VA to publish recommendations to realign and modernize VA …

(8 days ago) WEBVA is preparing to publicly release a report containing recommendations to invest in the most significant redesign of the VA health care system since the World War II era. The …

https://news.va.gov/100767/va-to-publish-recommendations-to-realign-and-modernize-va-health-care-nationwide/

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Problems with veterans health care USAGov

(2 days ago) WEBTo report a problem with your veterans health care service or treatment plan: Share your concerns with your primary care provider or treatment team (doctor, nurse, …

https://www.usa.gov/vha-problems

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care: Veterans' …

(4 days ago) WEBThe total amount that VA has spent on community care has steadily increased, from $7.9 billion in 2014 to $18.5 billion in 2021 ( Congressional Budget …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10273892/

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Veterans Affairs: Addressing Longstanding Management …

(2 days ago) WEBThe total number of veterans enrolled in VA's health care system increased from 7.9 million to about 9.2 million from fiscal year 2006 through fiscal year 2022. GAO …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106636

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care - RAND …

(3 days ago) WEBThe VA contracts with private-sector providers to ensure that veterans receive timely health care. This care alleviates access barriers, but questions remain …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1363-5.html

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How to get help with concerns at a VA health facility

(3 days ago) WEBFirst, go to your VA health care team. If you still have concerns, ask to connect with your provider’s supervisor or your VA medical center’s chief of service. If …

https://www.va.gov/resources/how-to-get-help-with-concerns-at-a-va-health-facility/

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Health Needs And Conditions Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WEBAt VA, we offer many services and programs for Veterans with specific needs—like women Veterans, Veterans with mental health problems, and elderly or …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/

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King to VA: Fix ‘Ineffective’ Oversight of Community Care Network

(9 days ago) WEBThe Senators’ letter cited the VA OIG report, which detailed how the VA’s Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC), the office responsible for overseeing community …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-to-va-fix-ineffective-oversight-of-community-care-network-administrators

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What Veterans Need to Know About How VA's Health Record …

(7 days ago) WEBIn May 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began a multi-year effort to implement the new Federal electronic health record (EHR) across the nation. …

https://digital.va.gov/ehr-modernization/fact-sheets/what-veterans-need-to-know-about-how-vas-health-record-system-is-changing/

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Oracle's Rollout of VA and Pentagon EHR System Faces Scrutiny

(1 days ago) WEBOracle’s Cerner EHR system, designed to modernize health records for more than 9 million veterans served by the VA, has reportedly led to a litany of issues, including lost …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/oracle-s-rollout-of-va-and-pentagon-ehr-system-faces-scrutiny-amid-patient-safety-concerns/ar-BB1mMSxe

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Health ranks as top concern for Veterans immediately - Veterans …

(6 days ago) WEBThe researchers found that the biggest concern was health. At both three and nine months after leaving the military, 53% of participants said they had chronic physical …

https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0120-Health-ranks-as-top-concern-for-Veterans.cfm

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About VA Health Benefits Veterans Affairs

(6 days ago) WEBEach Veteran’s medical benefits package is unique. Yours will include care and services to help: Treat illnesses and injuries. Prevent future health problems. …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/

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VA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care …

(8 days ago) WEBVA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care access for Virginia Veterans. Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of a partnership …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-dod-expand-partnership-to-increase-primary-health-care-access-for-virginia-veterans/

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House Republicans Make the Case for High Standards and …

(7 days ago) WEBSince the Oracle Health EHR system was first implemented at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington in October 2020, it has disrupted …

https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6463

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant - Public Health

(3 days ago) WEBVA provides a Toxic Exposure Screen for all Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This is available at your local VA Medical Center or Clinic. Compensation benefits for health …

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation/sources/chernobyl.asp

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Eligibility For VA Health Care Veterans Affairs

(3 days ago) WEBFind out if you can get VA health care as a Veteran. Review VA health care eligibility criteria. Find out if you qualify for VA health care, how VA priority groups may affect …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/

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