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Health data of millions of veterans might have been …

WebChange Healthcare is the nation’s largest payment processor for health care services. Clinics, pharmacies and community providers submit patient claims via a portal …

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Expansion of hours at some VA clinics leads to 25,000 …

WebA new Department of Veterans Affairs initiative to provide health care appointments at night and on weekends at participating VA health clinics resulted in an …

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Army program helps DOD civilians navigate Japanese …

WebMany civilians weren’t happy when the Defense Health Agency — under a congressional mandate that took effect Jan. 1, 2023 — began limiting chronic care at …

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VA health coverage will expand to all veterans exposed to …

WebCopayments for medical treatments related to toxic exposures will be waived for new enrollees. Fees can range from $15 to $50 depending on the type of medical …

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Five years after Phoenix scandal, VA still doesn’t keep …

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs still fails to reliably track wait times for veterans seeking health care in the wake of a national scandal that five years ago found …

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Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, …

WebOne of the few institutions still operating is Peace University Hospital, located south of the shuttered airport. From Feb. 29 to April 15, the hospital treated some 200 …

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DOD IG report highlights health care access issues in US …

WebThe U.S. military community must navigate hurdles to access health care, both at home and abroad, according to a recent report from the Defense Department’s …

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House bill would expand access to health care for …

WebA new bill would allow all National Guard members and reservists to sign up for TRICARE Reserve Select, a premium-based health care plan, without additional fees …

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Pentagon reviews whether 38 medical conditions should …

WebA recruiting pilot program that uses medical data collected on service members through the Pentagon’s new health information system could change …

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VA launching 25 mobile medical units in US cities to help …

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs delivered its first mobile medical unit to Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, launching an effort to deploy medical vehicles in 25 …

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Veterans and advocates urge due process before VA removes gun …

WebPhilip Van Guilder, an Army veteran, is director of community relations and a mental health advocate with Greenhouse Treatment Center in Texas, which provides …

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Cyberattack on health tech firm cripples US military pharmacies

WebA cyberattack Wednesday on Change Healthcare, one of America’s largest health care technology companies, has left U.S. military pharmacies worldwide unable to …

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Military hospitals experienced 2 system outages in 2 weeks; one

WebPrescription delays for military patients persist because of the Change cyberattack. “Pharmacy wait times may still be longer than expected due to persisting …

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GAO to study medical care for DOD civilians on bases in Japan …

WebAmerican civilians working on U.S. bases in Japan are celebrating plans for a probe into health care available to those supporting U.S. forces in that country and in …

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Don't blame MREs for your gastrointestinal discomfort, Army …

WebConsuming nothing but Meals, Ready to Eat for three weeks may not be the most appetizing thing to do, but a study by Army scientists has found that it doesn’t harm …

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Poor living conditions in military barracks will take years to fix

WebThe chronic neglect and underfunding uncovered in a recent investigation of substandard military barracks will take years to reverse and would cost the Army alone at …

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Lack of civilian health care in Japan causing ‘serious and negative

WebThe letter also notes the sometimes fatal consequences of a lack of adequate health care, and cites the case of a Marine’s 7-year-old daughter who died in …

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Vets discharged from military for misconduct or after special court

WebVeterans who left miliary service with an other-than-honorable discharge or after a special court-martial for misdemeanor offenses will be eligible for the first time for …

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New year brings new health services at US Army clinic in Vicenza

WebAVIANO, Italy — The Army clinic at Vicenza’s Caserma Ederle is adding health services and a new center that will provide help with insurance and benefits. …

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Chemical quirk in Hawaii tap-water test led to hundreds of false

WebThe Navy has determined that hundreds of tap water tests taken at Pearl Harbor in recent months produced false positives for low-level petroleum contamination due to …

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US military begins construction at sea on pier to help funnel more …

WebU.S. Army mariners construct a floating pier off the coast of Bowen, Australia, in July 2023. The pier is similar to one being constructed to move humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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Army reservist who warned about Maine killer before shootings to

WebA U.S. Army reservist who sounded the clearest warning ahead of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting is expected to answer questions from the commission …

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Will travel for food: Events designed to tickle the taste buds

WebGent, Belgium: Gent Smaakt, Or Gent Tastes, sees more than 60 food stands from the city and local area set up at four locations across the city’s gorgeously medieval …

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Hospitals’ appetite for borrowing returns after pandemic years

WebAt least four hospitals plan to borrow in the coming weeks, according to preliminary bond documents posted to MuniOS, an online repository. They include $273 …

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UN investigators probe 14 Gaza aid staffers Israel had tied to …

WebU.N. investigators are looking into allegations against 14 of the 19 staffers from the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians who Israel claims were involved in the Oct. 7 …

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Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture

WebCoal plants that plan to stay open beyond 2039 would have to cut or capture 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions by 2032, the EPA said. Plants that expect to retire …

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