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

(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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The Problems Facing VA Modernization Are Bigger Than …

(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 …

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

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The Challenges Facing the Department of Veterans Affairs …

(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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Changes to VA’s community care program raise …

(3 days ago) WebVA officials say that’s not true, noting that community care referrals were up about 12 percent last month compared to 2019 levels (September 2020 levels were down about 6 percent, but VA

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

(Just Now) WebIn 2018, the Trump administration signed a 10-year, $10 billion deal with a private medical-records contractor, the Cerner Corporation, to replace Vista and to train …

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

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

(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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Serious issues with VA electronic health records system remain

(8 days ago) WebStaff at Mann-Grandstaff VA medical center in Spokane, Wash., have reported numerous problems with the new department medical records system since it …

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/03/17/serious-issues-with-va-electronic-health-records-system-remain-unresolved-watchdog-says/

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

(4 days ago) WebVA's fiscal year 2023 budget request anticipated that community care would increase to 23 percent of the VHA medical care budget in 2023 and 25 percent in 2024 ( …

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

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Veterans Health Administration: The Promise of VA Care - DAV

(1 days ago) WebDAV supports H.R. 3303, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act. This bill would help improve services and maternal health outcomes for the fastest-growing cohort of …

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

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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 …

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

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care - RAND …

(3 days ago) WebDespite an overall decline in the U.S. veteran population, the number of veterans using VA health care has increased. To deliver timely care to as many eligible …

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

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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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Tester, Brown, King to VA: Fix ‘Ineffective’ Oversight of Community

(9 days ago) Web(U.S. Senate) – Following a recent report from VA’s Office of Inspector General, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), U.S. …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/tester-brown-king-to-va-fix-ineffective-oversight-of-community-care-network-administrators

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Navigating VA Healthcare: Understanding Your Rights & Options

(4 days ago) WebFor the VA, these records act as evidence, validating the severity and persistence of a veteran’s health issues. When a veteran files a claim for a service …

https://www.hillandponton.com/frustrated-va-health-care-options/

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These are the VA’s 3 main problems – leadership isn’t one of them

(5 days ago) WebPhysician and nurse shortages, due entirely to inadequate budgets, are the main reason why veterans have long waits for appointments and procedures. 2. Access. …

https://theconversation.com/these-are-the-vas-3-main-problems-leadership-isnt-one-of-them-94220

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Problems with veterans health care USAGov

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers ways to report problems with your medical care. To report a problem with your veterans health care service or …

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

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Sweeping VA bill seeks more pay flexibility for health care workers

(Just Now) WebThe VA saw record hiring last year, and now has its largest health care workforce. However, the VA is limiting health care hiring this year to a few targeted …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/sweeping-va-bill-seeks-more-pay-flexibility-for-health-care-workers-stricter-ehr-requirements/

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

(7 days ago) WebThe Federal EHR will ultimately simplify the experience for Veterans and their health care teams, enhance standardization across VA and improve interoperability …

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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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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A veteran's fight to restore his smile highlights dental care issues

(4 days ago) WebOf the more than 9 million veterans who are eligible for medical care from the VA, 85% are not eligible for dental care. WTSP-TV Tampa-St. Petersburg They add oral health …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-veteran-s-fight-to-restore-his-smile-highlights-dental-care-issues-through-the-va/ar-BB1mwYjN

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VA improperly gave large bonuses to hundreds of top executives

(5 days ago) WebAnticipating an increase in veterans enrolling in VA’s health-care system and a surge in disability claims, lawmakers wanted to help the agency recruit new hires and …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/va-bonuses-top-executives-pact-act-improper/

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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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Resources for Veterans facing Health Challenges

(3 days ago) WebHealth Challenges. Health Challenges can create stress that appear in many ways. Things like dealing with chronic pain, not having access to health care, or having questions …

https://www.va.gov/REACH/challenge/health-challenges/

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Residue found on medical equipment, some surgeries canceled at …

(2 days ago) WebIn a statement, VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes said the residue was discovered during "recent" pre-surgery inspections. The residue was found on reusable …

https://www.9news.com/article/news/health/residue-surgery-equipment-va-hospital-aurora-colorado-surgeries-halted/73-441db8e5-0e9d-45c3-80e5-a62ab3356799

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King Continues to Press VA for Answers on Proposed Employee …

(5 days ago) WebTo watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King pressed …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-to-press-va-for-answers-on-proposed-employee-cutbacks-in-fy25-budget

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Vietnam Veteran requests care decades after enrolling - VA News

(2 days ago) WebWhen a Vietnam Veteran developed heart problems decades after enrolling, his local VA treated connected him with their cardiologist.

https://news.va.gov/131125/vietnam-veteran-care-decades-after-enrolling/

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