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The Ongoing Veteran Healthcare Crisis - National League of Cities

(7 days ago) The prevalence of “invisible wounds” among the veteran population is growing, and the lack of a scar doesn’t make mental health concerns any less critical. One in five veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression, but only half of those who need … See more

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

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VA Still Challenged to Provide Veterans Timely Health Care, …

(1 days ago) WEBPublished June 02, 2023. After more than a decade, veteran access to timely health care is still the No. 1 challenge for the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/02/va-still-challenged-provide-veterans-timely-health-care-watchdog-says.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 …

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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US veterans and their unique issues: enhancing health care …

(3 days ago) WEBMental health or behavioral adjustment disorders. Medical records of veterans reveal “that one in three patients was diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4671760/

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A Decade of Focus on and Improvement in Access to Care in the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Veterans Administration (VA) has the largest integrated healthcare system in America serving over 9 million Veterans across almost 1300 healthcare …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10356693/

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Health Needs And Conditions Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WEBIf you want to know more about your VA health care benefits, your health care team, and where you’ll go for care, we can help. Learn more about your VA health …

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

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Veterans' Barriers to Care RAND

(6 days ago) WEBLogistical Barriers. Some veterans struggle with the logistical aspects of making it to care appointments. Scheduling an appointment that works with their schedule can hold them back, as can coordinating transportation to …

https://www.rand.org/health-care/projects/navigating-mental-health-care-for-veterans/barriers-to-care.html

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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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Veterans Issues RAND

(3 days ago) WEBVeteran homelessness in Los Angeles is a pervasive public health problem, with the county having the highest concentration of veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States. A new report …

https://www.rand.org/congress/veterans.html

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The health and wellbeing needs of veterans: a rapid review

(3 days ago) WEBThe healthcare needs of veterans are complex [10, 11], related to both their experiences as serving members and also the unique psychosocial issues associated …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5747125/

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Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues

(6 days ago) WEBAn estimated 18.2 million veterans (1.6 million females) were living in the United States in 2017 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 1 Most veterans receive care exclusively from family

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/1101/p544.html

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National Health Statistics Reports - Veterans Affairs

(Just Now) WEBAmong both men and women, the crude prevalence of MCC was higher among veterans than nonveterans (30.1% compared with 18.3% for men aged 25–64 and 67.0% …

https://www.va.gov/HEALTHEQUITY/docs/Natl_Health_Stats_Rpt_Feb2021.pdf

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Meeting the complex healthcare needs of veterans - LWW

(5 days ago) WEBThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is America's largest integrated healthcare system which provides …

https://journals.lww.com/tnpj/Fulltext/2022/09000/Meeting_the_complex_healthcare_needs_of_veterans.5.aspx

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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 …

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

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Veterans' should have easy access to health care. Sadly, they don't …

(Just Now) WEBMy journey, my struggles, and my observations have led me to a simple yet profound conclusion: The health care system and government must make it easy for …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/veterans-difficulties-accessing-health-care/

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The Case for Equitable Health Access for Veterans

(3 days ago) WEBIt has also expanded its telehealth services to provide veterans with greater access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas, thanks to the MISSION Act of 2018. …

https://givingcompass.org/article/the-case-for-equitable-health-access-for-veterans

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DOD watchdog report warns of issues across military health care …

(1 days ago) WEBEmail [email protected] to share your thoughts. A new Defense Department watchdog report raises troubling red flags about the state of military health …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/12/07/dod-watchdog-report-warns-of-issues-across-military-health-care-system/

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VA is warning veterans about Change Healthcare cyberattack, …

(1 days ago) WEBApril 29, 2024. Cybersecurity. The Department of Veterans Affairs is “not aware of any adverse impacts” on patients’ care stemming from the February cyberattack on Change …

https://www.govexec.com/technology/2024/04/va-warning-veterans-about-change-healthcare-cyberattack-secretary-says/396134/

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More Veterans Can Get Cancer Treatment Closer to Home as VA …

(Just Now) WEBPatricia Kime focuses on military personnel and veterans issues for Military.com, reporting on health care, military families, justice and benefits. She has …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/30/more-veterans-can-get-cancer-treatment-closer-home-va-expands-close-me-program.html

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Health Issues Related To Service History Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBSeptember 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945. Learn about health issues related to World War II. Last updated: October 12, 2022. Feedback. Certain health concerns may be more likely …

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

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What are the biggest problems facing veterans returning home …

(6 days ago) WEBOther common problems include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, problematic alcohol use, and thoughts of suicide. Many veterans suffer from more than …

https://thesciencebehindit.org/what-are-the-biggest-problems-facing-veterans-returning-home-from-conflict/

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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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Addressing the Most Common Veteran Health Issues

(7 days ago) WEBRehabilitation Care. Rehabilitation care is often necessary for veterans with both mental and physical issues. Bodily and psychological trauma are common in …

https://www.healthworkscollective.com/addressing-the-most-common-veteran-health-issues/

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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 …

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

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What Are the Barriers to Healthcare for Veterans? - Mission Roll Call

(5 days ago) WEBThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a branch of the VA led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health. The VHA oversees and carries out the …

https://www.missionrollcall.org/post/what-are-the-barriers-to-healthcare-for-veterans

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

(9 days ago) WEBThe findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, tracked nearly 460,000 veterans receiving medical care from the Department of …

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

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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 …

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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15 Ways the U.S. Is FAILING Its Veterans - MSN

(7 days ago) WEB9. Stigma Around Mental Health. Image Credit: Shutterstock / PitukTV. There is still a stigma associated with seeking mental health support among veterans, which is …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/15-ways-the-us-is-failing-its-veterans/ss-AA1o22Kd

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ePROS - Enterprise Protections, Regulatory, Outreach, and Systems

(3 days ago) WEBThe purpose of ePROS is t o contribute to the VA Research Enterprise mission of improving Veterans lives through research by: Ensuring the protection of the …

https://www.research.va.gov/programs/epros/

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Supreme Court to review veterans' disability benefit claims in close

(Just Now) WEBThe Supreme Court announced Monday it will review a legal battle brought by veterans, who say they deserve the benefit of the doubt over the government when …

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/29/supreme-court-to-review-veterans-disability-benefi/

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Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non …

(3 days ago) WEBVeterans have lower rates of mental health issues (30% vs. 37%) and arthritis (nominally, 37% vs. 38%), compared with the non-Veteran population. Trends …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8158130/

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Health Care Advocacy ⋆ Texas Veterans Commission

(6 days ago) WEBPreguntas frecuentes sobre atención médica. If you are in a location where a representative is not available, call 1-800-252-VETS (8387), and one of our advocates will contact you …

https://tvc.texas.gov/es/health-care-advocacy/

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Veterans injured by COVID-19 vaccine mandate could be paid …

(9 days ago) WEBEXCLUSIVE — Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) is introducing a bill that would compensate veterans for vaccine injuries developed under the Defense Department ‘s …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/2989081/veterans-injured-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-compensation/

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Course: Veterans' Health Hub RCGP Learning

(2 days ago) WEBThe quick-to-implement, free support programme for GP practices in England will enable you and your practice team to easily identify, understand and support veterans and, …

https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=803

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Hamilton County Veterans Corp Community Resource Fair

(1 days ago) WEBThe Hamilton County Veterans Corp is hosting a county wide Resource Fair July 20, 2024! We hope to reach as many of our Military/Veteran population as possible and to …

https://events.in.gov/event/hamilton_county_veterans_corp_community_resource_fair

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics

(3 days ago) WEBRacial/ethnic health disparities persist among veterans despite comparable access and quality of care. We describe racial/ethnic differences in self-reported health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967786/

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Politics live: Rishi Sunak accused of 'gaslighting' UK on economy

(9 days ago) WEBThe cyberattack was on a payroll system with current service personnel and some veterans. It is largely names and bank details that have been exposed. All salaries …

https://news.sky.com/story/vote-2024-local-election-results-sunak-starmer-davey-tories-labour-lib-dems-blackpool-south-by-election-12593360

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