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WebThese evidence-based policy briefs are written by the Partnered Evidence-based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) staff to inform policymakers and VHA …

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VA Utilization Management: High Performing Provider Project

WebVeterans Affairs relies on the Community Care Network (CCN) to refer Veterans to services in the community, which is comprised of six regional networks in the U.S. and its …

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Clinic Efficiency: Improving Access to Care Within Resource …

Web2 Introduction Approximately 16% of Veterans live in primary care shortage areas and 70% live in mental health care shortage areas.1 To promote long term health, it is essential …

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WebVA Boston Healthcare System Research & Development. 150 South Huntington Avenue (152H) Boston, MA 02130. Voice: (617) 819-5198. Fax: (857) 364 …

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Suicide Prevention and the Veterans Crisis Line

Web2 Introduction Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, and while Veteran suicide rates steadily increased from 2001 to 2017, they have begun to fall in recent …

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Web2021. Feyman, Yevgeniy. “Effect of Mental Health Services Capacity and Efficiency on Suicidality, Advances in Behavioral Health Policy Seminar,” presentation at the The …

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Home and Community-Based Services: Exploring Options to …

Web4 purchased non-institutional personal care service.1 In FY 2019, the program served 136,000 veterans at a cost of $775.9 million.11 The Congressional Budget Office …

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Telehealth Use and Availability in VHA Outpatient Mental …

Web3 Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth represented 3% of all MH visits (1% video and 2% phone). Since phone visits require less infrastructure9 and training than video visits, …

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Gender-Affirming Surgeries Reduce Suicides

WebGender-affirming surgeries are proven to significantly reduce suicide risk. While Veterans Health Administration offers several forms of gender-affirming care, initial surgeries are …

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The PACT Act: An Overview

Web5 Implementation Challenges of the PACT Act In the first year, VA received over 840,000 claims but processed about 460,000.7 Due to this backlog, on average, Veterans are …

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Payers of Long-Term Services and Supports for Veterans

Web2 Introduction Long-term services and supports (LTSS) help older people or those with disabilities manage their health and personal needs.1 Veterans can receive LTSS in …

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The FY21 list of underserved facilities should be considered …

WebFY21 | NOVEMBER 2020 | page 1 MISSION Act of 2018 Section 401: Underserved VAMCs PRIMARY CARE Scores & Scoring Criteria COVID IMPACT The COVID-19 pandemic …

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The MISSION Act Scribes Pilot: Implementation and Costs

WebMoreover, a desk audit during the pilot was unsuccessful in increasing the VA pay grade. A full-time VA scribe costs around $47,000 per year, in pay and benefits before overhead; …

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Stratification Tool for Opioid Risk Mitigation (STORM)

Web5 These findings suggest that receiving care because of case review could be a mechanism of reduced mortality risk.9 It’s also possible that a high-risk designation …

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WebJournal Articles. The following are peer-reviewed publications by PEPReC investigators: 2024. Li Y, Legler A, Tenso K, Garrido M, Pizer S. Impact of Medical Training Programs …

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Webagain sought savings from Medicare. The 1997 Balanced Budget Act (BBA) was enacted, promising $115. billion in Medicare savings over the 1998-2002 period by eliminating …

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