Prioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care
(Source – news.va.gov) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to honor the courage of millions of Americans
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CMS: Dual-eligible Medicare Advantage members less likely to receive cancer screenings, mental healthcare
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid had lower scores on
Read moreReducing loneliness may reduce the likelihood of suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation may reduce the likelihood of dying by suicide. Understanding risk
Read moreUphold military principles by taking care of yourself
(Source – news.va.gov) There are ways to honor your service and uphold military principles as a Veteran while also taking
Read moreNew program developed to address mental health needs of military caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) VA recently launched a virtual program to pilot mental health services for caregivers enrolled in the Program
Read moreSuicide prevention: How to bring up the tough questions
(Source – news.va.gov) How do you spot signs of struggle and have that difficult conversation with a Veteran contemplating suicide?
Read moreMedicare improperly paid for $580M in psychotherapy services, OIG audit finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare improperly paid for over half a billion dollars in psychotherapy services, including
Read moreMedicare Advantage plans haunted by ghost networks, Senate Finance Committee says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage directories are plagued with inaccuracies, particularly for mental health providers, the
Read moreThe STRONG Veterans Act
(Source – news.va.gov) Mental health conditions are common in the United States. In 2018, VA reported more than 1.7 million
Read moreMental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare Advantage Plans
(Meredith Freed, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 28, 2023) Mental health and substance abuse
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