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Feature Story
12/09/2024
Federal appeals court vacates VA rule that would have reduced ambulance payments.
Federal appeals court vacates VA rule that would have reduced ambulance payments.
Federal appeals court vacates VA...
12/09/2024
EMSWorld
From EMSWorld
News
01/15/2024
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently recognized how certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) play a role in improving overall quality of life for veterans.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently recognized how certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) play a role in improving overall quality of life for veterans.
The American Association of...
01/15/2024
Veterans Health Today
Mary Russell
Interview
01/05/2024
CliniComp's distinctive electronic health record system to support the mental health of veterans is discussed with Mary Russell, senior director of Clinical Implementation at CliniComp.
CliniComp's distinctive electronic health record system to support the mental health of veterans is discussed with Mary Russell, senior director of Clinical Implementation at CliniComp.
CliniComp's distinctive...
01/05/2024
Integrated Healthcare Executive
From Integrated Healthcare Executive
News
12/21/2023
A national study within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) found that physicians who were unapproved for telework may have a higher likelihood of experiencing burnout compared to those who teleworked full-time, highlighting the potential...
A national study within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) found that physicians who were unapproved for telework may have a higher likelihood of experiencing burnout compared to those who teleworked full-time, highlighting the potential...
A national study within the...
12/21/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
11/07/2023
“If these findings can be supported with randomized clinical trials, CRF appears to have a potentially important role in reducing the risk of developing and dying from certain common cancers in men,” said researchers.
“If these findings can be supported with randomized clinical trials, CRF appears to have a potentially important role in reducing the risk of developing and dying from certain common cancers in men,” said researchers.
“If these findings can be...
11/07/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
11/07/2023
“In this cohort study, patients with distant recurrent NSCLC had significantly better OS than those with de novo disease, and the latter group was associated with characteristics that may affect overall survival,” said researchers.
“In this cohort study, patients with distant recurrent NSCLC had significantly better OS than those with de novo disease, and the latter group was associated with characteristics that may affect overall survival,” said researchers.
“In this cohort study, patients...
11/07/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
10/27/2023
“This study elucidated patterns of excess mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic leveraging individual-level data on demographics and clinical characteristics from a national health care system,” said study authors.
“This study elucidated patterns of excess mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic leveraging individual-level data on demographics and clinical characteristics from a national health care system,” said study authors.
“This study elucidated patterns...
10/27/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
10/04/2023
“By identifying which implementation strategies, barriers, and facilitators influence case reviews to reduce opioid-related adverse outcomes, this unique implementation evaluation will enable the VA to improve the design of future opioid...
“By identifying which implementation strategies, barriers, and facilitators influence case reviews to reduce opioid-related adverse outcomes, this unique implementation evaluation will enable the VA to improve the design of future opioid...
“By identifying which...
10/04/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
09/28/2023
Social determinants of health (SDOHs) contribute to suicide rates among veterans compared to nonveterans.
Social determinants of health (SDOHs) contribute to suicide rates among veterans compared to nonveterans.
Social determinants of health...
09/28/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
09/26/2023
New research provides insights into the assessment and management of mental health disorders, including PTSD and depression, among military personnel and veterans, emphasizing the crucial role of interprofessional teams in enhancing care for...
New research provides insights into the assessment and management of mental health disorders, including PTSD and depression, among military personnel and veterans, emphasizing the crucial role of interprofessional teams in enhancing care for...
New research provides insights...
09/26/2023
Veterans Health Today
News
09/22/2023
“Over the past decade, more than 1 in 4 US veterans consumed alcohol at the at-risk-to-excessive level,” said researchers.
“Over the past decade, more than 1 in 4 US veterans consumed alcohol at the at-risk-to-excessive level,” said researchers.
“Over the past decade, more than...
09/22/2023
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News

News
01/14/2025
The VA announced new presumptive service connection for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans, making it easier for them to receive benefits for certain cancers and conditions.
The VA announced new presumptive service connection for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans, making it easier for them to receive benefits for certain cancers and conditions.
The VA announced new presumptive...
01/14/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
01/07/2025
The VA is proposing a rule to exempt veterans from copays for Whole Health services, aiming to expand access to care and lower costs for veterans.
The VA is proposing a rule to exempt veterans from copays for Whole Health services, aiming to expand access to care and lower costs for veterans.
The VA is proposing a rule to...
01/07/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
12/18/2024
Women veterans face significant behavioral health challenges, but barriers to care persist despite VA efforts, with the impact of telehealth and the COVID-19 pandemic further complicating treatment experiences.
Women veterans face significant behavioral health challenges, but barriers to care persist despite VA efforts, with the impact of telehealth and the COVID-19 pandemic further complicating treatment experiences.
Women veterans face significant...
12/18/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
12/11/2024
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its largest-ever outreach campaign to enroll eligible veterans in health care, aiming to improve access to services and advance research on the health impacts of blast exposure.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its largest-ever outreach campaign to enroll eligible veterans in health care, aiming to improve access to services and advance research on the health impacts of blast exposure.
The US Department of Veterans...
12/11/2024
Veterans Health Today
ambulance billing
Feature Story
12/09/2024
Federal appeals court vacates VA rule that would have reduced ambulance payments.
Federal appeals court vacates VA rule that would have reduced ambulance payments.
Federal appeals court vacates VA...
12/09/2024
EMSWorld
News
12/03/2024
VA to fund a groundbreaking study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and AUD in veterans, marking a significant step forward in psychedelic-assisted therapy research.
VA to fund a groundbreaking study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and AUD in veterans, marking a significant step forward in psychedelic-assisted therapy research.
VA to fund a groundbreaking...
12/03/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
11/26/2024
The US House of Representatives has passed a comprehensive package, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act), aimed at modernizing and expanding veterans’ health care and support...
The US House of Representatives has passed a comprehensive package, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act), aimed at modernizing and expanding veterans’ health care and support...
The US House of Representatives...
11/26/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
11/19/2024
The US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have announced a streamlined process for eligible veterans and caregivers to access medical appointments, shopping, and other services on military installations.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have announced a streamlined process for eligible veterans and caregivers to access medical appointments, shopping, and other services on military installations.
The US Department of Veterans...
11/19/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
11/11/2024
“Veterans deserve the very best from VA and our nation, and we will never settle for anything less,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “We’re honored that more Veterans are getting their earned health care and benefits from VA than ever...
“Veterans deserve the very best from VA and our nation, and we will never settle for anything less,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “We’re honored that more Veterans are getting their earned health care and benefits from VA than ever...
“Veterans deserve the very best...
11/11/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
11/05/2024
The US Department of Veterans Affairs achieved record-breaking care and benefits in 2024, with over 127.5 million health care appointments supported by the PACT Act, leading to improved access, decreased wait times, increased enrollment of...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs achieved record-breaking care and benefits in 2024, with over 127.5 million health care appointments supported by the PACT Act, leading to improved access, decreased wait times, increased enrollment of...
The US Department of Veterans...
11/05/2024
Veterans Health Today

Commentary

Ann Latner
Commentary
03/14/2024
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at...
03/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Commentary
02/01/2024
The VA North Texas Health Care System, a large health system with 13 facilities and more than 700 beds, represents a virtual sitting success story. After adopting this technology, the health system reduced inpatient fall rates by nearly 20%...
The VA North Texas Health Care System, a large health system with 13 facilities and more than 700 beds, represents a virtual sitting success story. After adopting this technology, the health system reduced inpatient fall rates by nearly 20%...
The VA North Texas Health Care...
02/01/2024
Veterans Health Today
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Commentary
10/20/2022
"As we have witnessed with the opioid crisis in the United States, sometimes the pain management treatment can be far worse than the pain itself," wrote Sherry McAllister, DC, president, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.
"As we have witnessed with the opioid crisis in the United States, sometimes the pain management treatment can be far worse than the pain itself," wrote Sherry McAllister, DC, president, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.
"As we have witnessed with the...
10/20/2022
Veterans Health Today
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Commentary
09/22/2022
“For urologists, knowing the heightened risk veterans face for prostate cancer and developing a proactive response is one way to serve those who dedicated themselves to service,” writes Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH, vice president of...
“For urologists, knowing the heightened risk veterans face for prostate cancer and developing a proactive response is one way to serve those who dedicated themselves to service,” writes Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH, vice president of...
“For urologists, knowing the...
09/22/2022
Veterans Health Today
Headshot of Dr Sherry McAllister, F4CP
Commentary
04/14/2022
"Expanding access to and spreading awareness of evidence-based drug-free pain management methods, such as chiropractic care, can continue the positive trends we are now witnessing around veterans and overdoses," writes Sherry McAllister, DC,...
"Expanding access to and spreading awareness of evidence-based drug-free pain management methods, such as chiropractic care, can continue the positive trends we are now witnessing around veterans and overdoses," writes Sherry McAllister, DC,...
"Expanding access to and...
04/14/2022
Veterans Health Today
Headshot of Devin Golden, Mesothelioma Guide
Commentary
11/05/2021
"Veterans with mesothelioma cannot go to any VA medical center for treatment. Even a local hospital does not have the capability to perform aggressive surgery. This requires a specialized surgical hand and oncologist mind to improve life...
"Veterans with mesothelioma cannot go to any VA medical center for treatment. Even a local hospital does not have the capability to perform aggressive surgery. This requires a specialized surgical hand and oncologist mind to improve life...
"Veterans with mesothelioma...
11/05/2021
Veterans Health Today
robert gibbons, phd
Commentary
09/23/2021
In collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration, Robert Gibbons, PhD, University of Chicago, and colleagues, built a set of tools based on computerized adaptive testing and diagnosis. multidimensional item response theory, and...
In collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration, Robert Gibbons, PhD, University of Chicago, and colleagues, built a set of tools based on computerized adaptive testing and diagnosis. multidimensional item response theory, and...
In collaboration with the...
09/23/2021
Veterans Health Today
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Commentary
09/15/2021
“Whether moving a veteran from a community hospital ED to a VA specialty facility or transferring them to hospice for end-of-life care, and everything in between, a community-wide perspective provided by modern technology will improve access...
“Whether moving a veteran from a community hospital ED to a VA specialty facility or transferring them to hospice for end-of-life care, and everything in between, a community-wide perspective provided by modern technology will improve access...
“Whether moving a veteran from a...
09/15/2021
Veterans Health Today
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and Director of Claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC
Commentary
08/20/2021
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director of claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC, says that although there are known immunohistochemical markers and other diagnostic techniques, the histologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is not always...
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director of claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC, says that although there are known immunohistochemical markers and other diagnostic techniques, the histologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is not always...
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director...
08/20/2021
Veterans Health Today
Commentary
07/08/2021
A new medical technology device has been approved for use on the Veterans Administration Federal Supply Schedule. In this commentary, Bernard Ross, CEO of Sky Medical Technology, outlines what health care professionals need to know about deep...
A new medical technology device has been approved for use on the Veterans Administration Federal Supply Schedule. In this commentary, Bernard Ross, CEO of Sky Medical Technology, outlines what health care professionals need to know about deep...
A new medical technology device...
07/08/2021
Veterans Health Today

Interviews

Mary Russell
Interview
01/05/2024
CliniComp's distinctive electronic health record system to support the mental health of veterans is discussed with Mary Russell, senior director of Clinical Implementation at CliniComp.
CliniComp's distinctive electronic health record system to support the mental health of veterans is discussed with Mary Russell, senior director of Clinical Implementation at CliniComp.
CliniComp's distinctive...
01/05/2024
Integrated Healthcare Executive
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Interview
07/26/2023
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, shares how real-world data reveals the gravity of misdiagnosing...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, shares how real-world data reveals the gravity of misdiagnosing...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC,...
07/26/2023
Veterans Health Today
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Interview
01/19/2023
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant professor of hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, walks through the details of her study which compared multiple myeloma survival outcomes among Hispanic vs...
Hira Shaikh, MD, assistant...
01/19/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Interview
03/28/2022
Ted Mikuls, MD, MSPH, Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System and University of Nebraska Medical Center, shares recent findings indicating veterans with gout are more likely to undergo lower extremity amputations compared to...
Ted Mikuls, MD, MSPH, Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System and University of Nebraska Medical Center, shares recent findings indicating veterans with gout are more likely to undergo lower extremity amputations compared to...
Ted Mikuls, MD, MSPH, Veterans...
03/28/2022
Veterans Health Today
Pandemic Prompts Urgency for New Strategies Among Health Care Professionals, Policy Makers to Improve Initiatives for Suicide Prevention
Interview
12/02/2020
Christine Moutier, MD, discusses her special communication article published online in JAMA Psychiatry, and explains how suicide prevention efforts have been proven to be effective, and why during and following the current pandemic, ramping...
Christine Moutier, MD, discusses her special communication article published online in JAMA Psychiatry, and explains how suicide prevention efforts have been proven to be effective, and why during and following the current pandemic, ramping...
Christine Moutier, MD, discusses...
12/02/2020
Veterans Health Today
Interview
11/12/2020
Donna Zulman, MD, and Matthew Maciejewski, PhD, recently explored how the addition of patient-reported social determinants of health measures in electronic health records impacts the estimation of 90- and 180-day all-cause hospital admissions...
Donna Zulman, MD, and Matthew Maciejewski, PhD, recently explored how the addition of patient-reported social determinants of health measures in electronic health records impacts the estimation of 90- and 180-day all-cause hospital admissions...
Donna Zulman, MD, and Matthew...
11/12/2020
Veterans Health Today
VA-Specific Primary Care Clinicians Say E-Consultations Are Valuable, But May Increase Workload
Interview
11/08/2020
Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, explains why e-consultations may add additional burden to clinical day-to-day work, which may lead to...
Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, explains why e-consultations may add additional burden to clinical day-to-day work, which may lead to...
Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH,...
11/08/2020
Veterans Health Today
Nonopioid Treatment Option for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain In Veterans
Interview
06/12/2020
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC's Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and Co-Director for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical &...
06/12/2020
Veterans Health Today
David Shulkin Shares Insight on Civilians Receiving Care in the VA During COVID-19 Outbreak
Interview
03/24/2020
“What is required in a pandemic such as this, is careful coordination of resources in a community,” said David Shulkin, MD, former VA secretary. “This would allow for VA to coordinate resources such as facility space, equipment and staff with...
“What is required in a pandemic such as this, is careful coordination of resources in a community,” said David Shulkin, MD, former VA secretary. “This would allow for VA to coordinate resources such as facility space, equipment and staff with...
“What is required in a pandemic...
03/24/2020
Veterans Health Today
Veterans With RA, History of Mental Health Conditions at Higher Risk for Chronic Opioid Therapy
Interview
03/05/2020
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains why veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and mental health conditions are at a higher risk of developing chronic opioid...
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains why veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and mental health conditions are at a higher risk of developing chronic opioid...
Justin Scott Liberman, MD, MPH,...
03/05/2020
Veterans Health Today

Podcasts

Headshot of Rimal Bera, UC Irvine, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
06/20/2023
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical...
06/20/2023
Veterans Health Today
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Podcasts
06/20/2023
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, and founding director, Clinical Research and Evaluation Facility, Nathan S Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, discusses why...
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, and founding director, Clinical Research and Evaluation Facility, Nathan S Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, discusses why...
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical...
06/20/2023
Veterans Health Today
Headshot of Clement Chung, Houston Methodist, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
05/26/2023
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS, senior clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, Houston Methodist West Hospital, reviews the landscape of small molecule inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including important...
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS, senior clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, Houston Methodist West Hospital, reviews the landscape of small molecule inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including important...
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP,...
05/26/2023
First Report Managed Care
Headshot of Dr Roger McIntyre on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
05/25/2023
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, offers insight into some of the challenges associated with...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, offers insight into some of the challenges associated with...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC,...
05/25/2023
Veterans Health Today
Headshot of Rimal Bera, UC Irvine, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
05/18/2023
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, shares clinical considerations that guide treatment choices for patients with bipolar disorder, as well as unique challenges this patient population faces...
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, shares clinical considerations that guide treatment choices for patients with bipolar disorder, as well as unique challenges this patient population faces...
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical...
05/18/2023
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