4 things Trump can do to improve mental health care for veterans
(By Leah Samuel for STAT) Donald Trump will take office in January with strong support1 among veterans, and he’s made reforms
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Veterans Benefits
Vietnam Vets and Rare Form of Cancer
Ralph Erickson, who heads post-deployment health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs said about 700 Cholangiocarcinoma (caused by parasites
Read MoreAfter Cancer Diagnosis, Vet Refutes Government’s Agent Orange Expert — And Wins
(By Charles Ornstein for Propublica, published Oct. 26, 2016 at 9:59 am) After the VA rejects his claim for benefits,
Read MoreVA Treats Patients’ Impatience With Clinical Pharmacists
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) MADISON, WIS.— Something astonishing has happened in the past year to outpatient treatment at
Read MoreControversial Proposal for Nurses Could Expand Access to Care for Veterans
(By Melissa Quinn for The Daily Signal) For years, state and federal policymakers have discussed proposals to expand the role
Read MoreWhere the Candidates Stand on VA Healthcare
Hillary Clinton has pledged to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality healthcare and Donald Trump says he will
Read MoreA Reboot For Wheelchair That Can Stand Up And Climb Stairs
(By Quil Lawrence for NPR) Thirteen years ago, just as the United States began what was to become its longest
Read MoreLifting restrictions on nurses can help the VA deliver better care for veterans
(By Catherine Georges for STAT) My number one imperative is to address the access issue among veterans.” Continue reading article
Read MoreAgain Phoenix VA Hospital is failing to Service Veterans
In a recent report by Office of the inspector General, it portrays Phoenix VA schedulers, clinicians and administrators as confused and
Read MoreStill No Permanent Solution to Veterans Health Administration
With the temporary Veterans Choice program about to expire next August or earlier if the $10 billion is exhausted sooner,
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