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What the end of the Public Health Emergency means for VA - VA …

(9 days ago) WebWith the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expiring on May 11, some of VA’s pandemic-related authorities will expire as well.

https://news.va.gov/119668/what-end-public-health-emergency-means-va/

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Public Health Home

(2 days ago) WebPublic health related topics, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. Last updated March 14, 2024. Get help …

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/

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Expiring Public Health Emergency - VA Homeless …

(4 days ago) WebAs such, they are also scheduled to expire when the emergency period expires. These are specific authorities and flexibilities impacting homeless and at-risk Veterans that expired …

https://www.va.gov/homeless/expiring_public_health_emergency.asp

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VHA Office of Emergency Management Home - Veterans …

(2 days ago) WebVHA Office of Emergency Management. VA has implemented an aggressive public health response to protect and care for Veterans, their families, health care …

https://www.va.gov/vhaemergencymanagement/

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COVID-19 Guidance for Community Providers - Veterans …

(4 days ago) WebCOVID-19 Guidance for Community Providers. VA is pleased to offer guidance and support for providers across the nation to manage the COVID-19 public health emergency, …

https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/COVID-19-Guidance.asp

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Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Public Health

(6 days ago) WebState Home COVID-19 Data . In accordance with Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, , Public Law 116-315, …

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/

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VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency …

(6 days ago) WebSgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./Air Force) Lawmakers must extend critical pandemic authorities for veterans care before formally ending the national health emergency …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/coronavirus/2023/02/01/va-needs-covid-accommodations-extended-before-emergency-status-ends/

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How Will the Public Health Emergency's End Affect Veterans?

(5 days ago) WebDuring the Public Health Emergency, Veterans Affairs (VA) relaxed rules regarding telemedicine appointments, allowing the use of various video platforms for …

https://www.elderlawanswers.com/how-will-the-public-health-emergencys-end-affect-veterans-19756

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VA to Congress: Keep Pandemic Rule Allowing …

(4 days ago) WebPublished January 31, 2023. As Congress and the Biden administration eye the end of national and public health emergency measures taken to combat the COVID-19 …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/01/31/va-congress-keep-pandemic-rule-allowing-prescriptions-across-state-lines.html

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SAVE LIVES Act allows VA to soon provide COVID-19 vaccinations …

(9 days ago) WebPresident Joe Biden signed the SAVE LIVES Act into law today, expanding VA’s legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, regardless of their VA health …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/save-lives-act-allows-va-to-soon-provide-covid-19-vaccinations-to-all-veterans-their-spouses-and-caregivers/

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Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non

(4 days ago) WebStarting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/starting-jan-17-veterans-in-suicidal-crisis-can-go-to-any-va-or-non-va-health-care-facility-for-free-emergency-health-care/

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Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and …

(7 days ago) WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver the bill would revive through 2026 authorities the VA had during the COVID-19 public health emergency …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/14/package-of-stalled-veterans-legislation-set-move-forward-after-house-senate-agreement.html

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Community Emergency Care Use by Veterans in an Era of …

(8 days ago) WebThe Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System serves as the largest publicly financed integrated national health care system in the US, treating over 9 million patients …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2815840

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VHA Public Health National Program Office (PHNPO) - Patient …

(Just Now) WebSupporting VHA in times of public health emergency, for example COVID-19 clinical testing and genomic sequencing, orthopox testing, and MPOX confirmatory …

https://www.patientcare.va.gov/Public_Health/VHA_Public_Health_National_Program_Office.asp

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Timeline on how VA prepared for COVID-19 outbreak

(Just Now) WebHHS declared COVID-19 a public health emergency in the U.S. February 5: VHA released guidance urging all Veterans and staff to take everyday preventive actions …

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/includes/viewPDF.cfm?id=5427

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Federal Response to COVID-19: Department of Veterans …

(2 days ago) WebVeterans Affairs.. 25 Section 20007. Provision by Department of Veterans Affairs of Prosthetic Appliances through Non-Department Providers During Public …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46340

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VEMEC - Public Health

(3 days ago) WebAbout the Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center VEMEC is devoted to identifying best practices and advancing the field of public health …

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/about/vemec/index.asp

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Here’s What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency …

(1 days ago) WebTop federal health officials told lawmakers on Wednesday about their plans for ending the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Centers for Disease Control …

https://www.govexec.com/management/2023/02/heres-end-covid-19-public-health-emergency-could-mean-federal-agencies/382737/

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VA Launches Program to Improve Emergency Care for Nation’s …

(6 days ago) WebSeptember 9, 2021. Public-private partnership aids VA in becoming the largest integrated health network with specialized geriatric emergency care. The Department of Veterans …

https://www.emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases/2021/9-9-21-va-launches-program-to-improve--emergency-care-for-nations-older-veterans

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COVID-19 Response Reports - Public Health

(5 days ago) WebSince the very beginning of the pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been on the front lines, caring for Veterans, their caregivers and the greater U.S. population. …

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/COVID_19_Response_Reports.asp

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Sweeping VA bill seeks more pay flexibility for health care workers

(Just Now) WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs would receive additional pay flexibilities for its health care workforce, if a sweeping legislative makes it through Congress. Top …

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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Household Emergency Preparedness - Public Health

(Just Now) WebVeterans are at risk during public health emergencies because they are more likely than the general population to have multiple health conditions. The Veterans Emergency …

https://publichealth.va.gov/PUBLICHEALTH/preparedness/household-emergency-preparedness.asp

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White House lauds PACT Act as it hits 1 million toxin claims …

(8 days ago) WebThe PACT Act has also created $5.7 billion in earned benefits for veterans, and more than 5 million veterans have received free screenings for toxic exposures through the law.. The …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/white-house-lauds-pact-act-as-it-hits-1-million-toxin-claims-granted-to-vets/ar-BB1mLBG1

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Emergency Room, 911, Or Urgent Care? Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WebEmergency care is needed to prevent death, disability or permanent health effects. Go to the emergency room or call 911 for injuries and symptoms like head …

https://www.va.gov/initiatives/emergency-room-911-or-urgent-care/

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H.R.8481 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To amend title 38, United …

(Just Now) WebSummary of H.R.8481 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an extended deadline for the submission of applications …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8481

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VA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care …

(8 days ago) WebVA, DOD expand partnership to increase primary health care access for Virginia Veterans. Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the expansion of a partnership …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-dod-expand-partnership-to-increase-primary-health-care-access-for-virginia-veterans/

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Federal Response to COVID-19: Department of Veterans …

(4 days ago) WebVeterans Affairs.. 25 Section 20007. Provision by Department of Veterans Affairs of Prosthetic Appliances through Non-Department Providers During Public Health

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46340/1

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Getting Emergency Care At Non-VA Facilities Veterans Affairs

(3 days ago) WebIf you get a bill for emergency care at a non-VA facility and you think we should cover the cost, we can help. Call us at 877-881-7618 ( TTY: 711 ). We’re here …

https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-emergency-care-at-non-va-facilities/

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House subcommittee holds hearing on strengthening VA law …

(7 days ago) WebThe House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations May 16 held a hearing on ways to further support and protect law enforcement and …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-17-house-subcommittee-holds-hearing-strengthening-va-law-enforcement-safety

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