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Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
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VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.
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House panel weighs allowing civilian trauma cases at more military hospitals
Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., floats idea to bring complex civilian trauma cases into military emergency rooms
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VA program part of broader precision medicine effort
Million Veteran Program to include active-duty volunteers.
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Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
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Lawmaker to pitch new veterans center for hazardous exposures
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., plans to introduce legislation Thursday to create a “center of excellence” to study and manage medical care for veterans with illnesses caused by chemicals and other battlefield environmental hazards.
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Persian Gulf veterans still fighting for proper health care 25 years after war
Persian Gulf War veterans still can’t get accurate diagnoses or care at the VA, according to veterans advocates.
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Oscar-nominated film spotlights death-row veterans, combat PTSD
A film that raises questions about veterans’ mental health care, capital punishment and justice for troubled troops is on the short list for an Oscar on Feb. 28.
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VA says suicide hotline improvements were in the works
VA deputy secretary says improvements were underway at suicide hotline before critical report was released.
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Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
-
VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.
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House panel weighs allowing civilian trauma cases at more military hospitals
Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., floats idea to bring complex civilian trauma cases into military emergency rooms
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VA program part of broader precision medicine effort
Million Veteran Program to include active-duty volunteers.
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Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
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Lawmaker to pitch new veterans center for hazardous exposures
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., plans to introduce legislation Thursday to create a “center of excellence” to study and manage medical care for veterans with illnesses caused by chemicals and other battlefield environmental hazards.
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Persian Gulf veterans still fighting for proper health care 25 years after war
Persian Gulf War veterans still can’t get accurate diagnoses or care at the VA, according to veterans advocates.
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Senator to VA: Fire your mental health director
Originally published Feb. 22, 2016.
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Oscar-nominated film spotlights death-row veterans, combat PTSD
A film that raises questions about veterans’ mental health care, capital punishment and justice for troubled troops is on the short list for an Oscar on Feb. 28.
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VA says suicide hotline improvements were in the works
VA deputy secretary says improvements were underway at suicide hotline before critical report was released.
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Counsel for whistleblowers blasts IG reports on VA wait time scandal
VA’s Office of Inspector General publishes results of wait time investigations, downplaying findings of separate lists.
-
VA shifts management of crisis line
The Veterans Affairs Department has shifted management of its suicide hotline to a director who successfully fixed the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA officials said Friday.
-
House panel weighs allowing civilian trauma cases at more military hospitals
Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., floats idea to bring complex civilian trauma cases into military emergency rooms
-
VA program part of broader precision medicine effort
Million Veteran Program to include active-duty volunteers.
-
Tricare changes will improve access, defense health officials say
Defense health officials say they are making inroads in improving beneficiaries’ access to health care and services.
-
Lawmaker to pitch new veterans center for hazardous exposures
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., plans to introduce legislation Thursday to create a “center of excellence” to study and manage medical care for veterans with illnesses caused by chemicals and other battlefield environmental hazards.
-
Persian Gulf veterans still fighting for proper health care 25 years after war
Persian Gulf War veterans still can’t get accurate diagnoses or care at the VA, according to veterans advocates.
-
Senator to VA: Fire your mental health director
Originally published Feb. 22, 2016.
-
Oscar-nominated film spotlights death-row veterans, combat PTSD
A film that raises questions about veterans’ mental health care, capital punishment and justice for troubled troops is on the short list for an Oscar on Feb. 28.
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VA says suicide hotline improvements were in the works
VA deputy secretary says improvements were underway at suicide hotline before critical report was released.














