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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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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, therapist, social worker). If you still have concerns, ask to speak with your provider's …

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

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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 county. But according

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

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The Ongoing Veteran Healthcare Crisis - National …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Ongoing Veteran Healthcare Crisis. Millions of veterans encounter health challenges every day, often as a direct result of their service. According to a recent survey of injured post-9/11 veterans, 94 …

https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/11/08/the-ongoing-veteran-healthcare-crisis/

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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 disabled Veterans. We cover the cost of many of these services under the VA health …

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

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Health ranks as top concern for Veterans immediately - Veterans …

(6 days ago) WEBThe results appear Jan. 2, 2019, in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.. Pain, poor sleep among top problems. More than 200,000 U.S. service members transition out of military service each year. Researchers have pointed to the early transition period as a …

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

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Hidden Costs and Flawed Training Plague the V.A.’s Huge Software

(Just Now) WEBA $16 billion effort to modernize health records at the Department of Veterans Affairs ran into major problems in its first installation, two watchdog reports say.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/09/us/va-health-software-problems.html

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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 decades. So this week, we question President Biden

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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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 people with mental illness.

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

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Changes to VA’s community care program raise concerns about …

(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 hospitals beat out private facilities, Medicare survey shows : NPR

(6 days ago) WEBVA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of about 9 million veterans at 1,255 facilities. It is the nation

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/14/1181827077/va-hospitals-health-care

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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, putting patient safety at risk.Its downtime has been high compared to the old system, though it …

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

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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. Improve your ability to function. Enhance your quality of life. All Veterans receive coverage for …

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

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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 Office, 2021; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2022b ). As the costs for community care …

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

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VA Problem List - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet

(8 days ago) WEBVA Problem List is a section of the My HealtheVet Personal Health Record found under the VA Blue Button section. To access your VA Problem List, you must be a Veteran enrolled at a VA health care facility, be registered as a VA Patient in My HealtheVet, and have …

https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/va-problem-list

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Quality and Value of Health Care in the Veterans Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has been intently focused on improving quality of care for the past 25 years. 1 Additionally, there is an increasing imperative for the VA to provide health care that is not only high in quality, …

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.118.011672

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Veterans Affairs: Addressing Longstanding Management …

(2 days ago) WEBVA health care. The 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. For more information, contact Sharon M. Silas at (202) 512-7114 or …

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

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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 you need more help, contact your medical center’s patient advocate. Patient advocates are …

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

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Veterans Health Administration: The Promise of VA Care - DAV

(1 days ago) WEBTake Action. Health care for veterans isn’t a partisan issue—it’s part of a solemn promise the United States made to men and women who’ve served in its military. But in a political climate of divisive positions, the VA is an easy target when critics ignore …

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2023/a-broken-promise-what-if-va-health-care-goes-away/

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Biden administration defends treatment of veterans despite IG …

(Just Now) WEB(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs pledged to protect veterans and address any problems identified by federal watchdogs after an Inspector General report raised

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-administration-defends-treatment-of-veterans-despite-ig-report/ar-BB1lTJgM

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Health Issues Related To Service History Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBHealth needs and conditions. Military sexual trauma. Women’s health care needs. In this section. Veterans health issues related to service history. Certain health concerns may be more likely to affect Veterans who served in a specific time and place. Find out which …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/health-issues-related-to-service-era/

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Veterans share how mental health care improved their lives - VA …

(5 days ago) WEBThis Mental Health Month, VA is sharing stories of Veterans who found a new sense of self, purpose and hope through mental health support.

https://news.va.gov/130954/veterans-share-how-mental-health-improved-lives/

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Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data …

(9 days ago) WEBAuthors said it is the first comprehensive look at health outcomes for U.S. troops deployed at 126 of the largest bases used in Iraq, Afghanistan and nearby countries from 2001 to 2011.

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2024/04/30/burn-pits-increased-risk-of-asthma-heart-problems-new-dod-data-shows/

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Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear

(6 days ago) WEBThe Feb. 21 attack disrupted VA and military pharmacy operations along with thousands of civilian medical offices. VA payments to outside medical offices were also temporarily halted. RELATED

https://www.armytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/05/03/impact-of-massive-health-care-cyberattack-on-vets-remains-unclear/

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VA Loma Linda blamed for serious staffing shortages at outpatient

(Just Now) WEBThe health care system failed to provide oversight for a company that encountered serious staffing issues after taking control of five clinics in the Inland Empire, says a new report.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2024/04/26/va-loma-linda-blamed-for-serious-staffing-shortages-at-outpatient-clinics/

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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 you, and how to apply. Mental and physical health problems linked to military sexual …

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

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Tester Presses VA Secretary McDonough on VA Hiring Following …

(2 days ago) WEBDuring a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing yesterday on VA’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2025, Chairman Jon Tester stressed the importance of ensuring VA continues to build its capacity to deliver more timely health care and …

https://www.tester.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tester-presses-va-secretary-mcdonough-on-va-hiring-following-record-pact-act-enrollment/

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