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VA’s Response to Veterans’ Increasing Demand for …

(7 days ago) WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness month. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of individuals in the U.S. But, even before the …

https://www.gao.gov/blog/vas-response-veterans-increasing-demand-mental-health-services

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VHA still experiencing ‘severe’ staffing shortages in critical fields

(7 days ago) WEBIn FY 2018, the VA OIG reported 3,068 positions open deemed to be a “severe occupational staffing” shortage. This number has been reduced year-over-year …

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/09/29/vha-still-experiencing-severe-staffing-shortages-in-critical-fields-watchdog/

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Biden Administration to Streamline VA Hiring of Mental …

(4 days ago) WEBFor years, Tester and Moran have been leading the call to streamline hiring of mental health care professionals to fill critical mental health vacancies at VA. In …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2022/10/biden-administration-to-streamline-va-hiring-of-mental-health-care-professionals-following-bipartisan-push-from-tester-moran

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VA Unveils New Scholarships for Future Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBWhile the number of staffing shortages decreased overall since 2018 -- which saw over 3,000 severe shortages -- nearly 500 positions became critically understaffed between 2021 and 2022, …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/11/21/va-unveils-new-scholarships-future-mental-health-workers-agency-works-combat-shortages.html

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With many veterans waiting for care, the VA may change …

(2 days ago) WEBAnd many parts of the country face a shortage of mental health care providers. As NPR's Quil Lawrence reports, that means many veterans are facing long …

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/18/1047101449/with-many-veterans-waiting-for-care-the-va-may-change-how-it-uses-outside-doctor

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GAO-21-545SP, Veterans Growing Demand for …

(3 days ago) WEBVA shifted to. In the first 8 months of the pandemic, telehealth visits for mental health increased by over 200 percent and in February 2021, 77 percent of VA mental health …

https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-545sp.pdf

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VA understaffing can mean long waits for veterans to get …

(1 days ago) WEBMar 29, 2023 —. North Country veterans often have to wait long periods of time to see mental healthcare providers. According to the Office of the Inspector General, more …

https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/47564/20230329/va-understaffing-can-mean-long-waits-for-veterans-to-get-mental-health-help

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Tester Presses VA to Improve Rural Veterans’ Mental Health Care

(1 days ago) WEBTuesday, April 2, 2024. (Big Sandy, Mont.) – Continuing his push to improve veterans’ access to essential mental health care, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/4/tester-presses-va-to-improve-rural-veterans-mental-health-care

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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chair Calls for More Mental Health Care

(4 days ago) WEBHe pointed to a December 2023 report from the VA that found the number of outpatient mental health encounters or treatment visits ballooned from 11.4 million in …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/senate-veterans-affairs-chair-calls-for-more-mental-health-care-providers-in-rural-areas/ar-AA1ns4K2

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VHPI Releases Illuminating Report on VA’s Severe Staffing Shortages

(Just Now) WEBMental health care is one of the VA’s crown jewels. It must be wholly supported.” The report concludes with an alternative agenda for the VA — a series of …

https://veteranspolicy.org/post/vhpi-releases-illuminating-report-on-va-s-severe-staffing-shortages/

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Severe Staffing Shortages Are Again Increasing at VA Medical …

(6 days ago) WEBAccording to the report, 91% of VA facilities reported severe shortages among nurses, and 87% reported severe shortages among medical officers. urgent …

https://www.usmedicine.com/non-clinical-topics/policy/severe-staffing-shortages-are-again-increasing-at-va-medical-facilities/

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VA budget shortfalls lead to pause of some health care hiring

(Just Now) WEBUpdated 1/31/24 at 7:39 pm. The Veterans Affairs Department is limiting hiring in some parts of its health care staff, according to several employees throughout the country …

https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/01/va-pauses-some-health-care-hiring-it-deals-budget-shortfalls/393808/

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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center joins Hummingbird …

(8 days ago) WEBRocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center joins Hummingbird Initiative to help address mental health care shortage. PRESS RELEASE. In 2023, VA provided …

https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/news-releases/rocky-mountain-regional-va-medical-center-joins-hummingbird-initiative-to-help-address-mental-health-care/

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VA Mental Health Services Veterans Affairs

(9 days ago) WEBWe’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-877-8339. You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care …

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

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Physicians Remain at Top of Staffing Shortage in VA

(9 days ago) WEBIn this year’s report, there were 10 clinical occupations, 9 non-clinical occupations, 3 MD specialty areas (Psychiatry, Primary Care, and GI), and 7 nurse …

https://www.navapd.org/news/physicians-remain-at-top-of-staffing-shortage-in-va

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Mental Health Initiative Aims to Increase Availability of Mental …

(3 days ago) WEBVirginia Health Care Foundation (804) 828-5804 All of Virginia has been designated a mental health professional shortage area by the federal Health …

https://www.vhcf.org/2024/01/24/mental-health-initiative-aims-to-increase-availability-of-mental-health-services-throughout-virginia/

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Mental Health Care VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WEBCare and resources for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Training, educational resources, and tools to help Veteran caregivers take …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/

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NBCC Addresses Mental Health Workforce Shortages NBCC

(5 days ago) WEBMore than 45% of Americans live in areas with mental health service shortages, according to a 2022 study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Unfortunately, …

https://services.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/nbcc-addresses-mental-health-workforce-shortages

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Congressman Emmer Presses for Solution to Address Nursing …

(4 days ago) WEBHe requested clarification on the hiring eligibility of individuals aged 16 to 18 for nursing assistant roles, highlighted the success of Minnesota's policy allowing young individuals …

https://emmer.house.gov/2024/4/congressman-emmer-presses-for-solution-to-address-nursing-shortage-in-va-facilities

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VA Loma Linda blamed for serious staffing shortages at outpatient

(2 days ago) WEBThe VA Loma Linda Healthcare System failed to provide oversight for a company that encountered serious staffing shortages after assuming management of …

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

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Kaine Introduces Legislation to Address Health Care Workforce …

(5 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-introduces-legislation-to-address-health-care-workforce-shortages

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NJ men in crisis hurt by shortage of male mental health therapists

(5 days ago) WEB1:25. In the midst of a national mental health crisis, New Jersey psychologists say they have a problem: a dearth of male counselors that makes it harder …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/04/19/nj-men-in-crisis-male-mental-health-therapists-shortage/70105193007/

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A new center will address Florida's mental health workforce …

(1 days ago) WEBThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-04-26/a-new-center-will-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Getting urgent care at VA or in-network community providers

(9 days ago) WEBEligibility for urgent care. You can get urgent care at VA medical centers and in‑network community providers, if both of these descriptions are true for you: To check …

https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-urgent-care-at-va-or-in-network-community-providers/

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