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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
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More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
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Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
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Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
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VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
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Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
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Advocates: Transgender care costs not a barrier to service
An analysis of the potential costs of providing health care to transgender troops indicates that the figures are “too low” to play a major role in the policy debate as to whether these service members should be allo
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VA Choice would expand under McCain proposal
Sen. John McCain introduced a bill Wednesday that would extend the VA Choice Card program indefinitely and expand eligibility to include every veteran enrolled in VA health care.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
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More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
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VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
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Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
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Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
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VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
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Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
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Advocates: Transgender care costs not a barrier to service
An analysis of the potential costs of providing health care to transgender troops indicates that the figures are “too low” to play a major role in the policy debate as to whether these service members should be allo
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VA Choice would expand under McCain proposal
Sen. John McCain introduced a bill Wednesday that would extend the VA Choice Card program indefinitely and expand eligibility to include every veteran enrolled in VA health care.
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Report: VA lost 10,000 health applications
The VA’s system for tracking veterans’ applications for medical care is so unreliable, it’s impossible for the department to know how many former troops on the list still want care or even if they are alive, according to a new VA inspector general re
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Researchers: VA should take lead on brain injury research
The Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to play a major role in advancing traumatic brain injury science, given its access to thousands of affected patients and partnerships with the nation’s top academic researchers, public health
-
More open collaboration needed on TBI, retired four-star says
Some of the nation’s best minds for head injury research received a tongue-lashing Tuesday from retired Gen.
-
VA hosting head injury conference in Washington
Investing in research and treatment of traumatic brain injury can ward off future problems for veterans, including unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
-
Tricare to change policy on long-term prescriptions
Starting Oct. 1, some Tricare beneficiaries must fill long-term prescriptions for brand-name drugs by mail or through a military pharmacy.
-
Efficacy of PTSD treatments questioned
Two treatments for post-traumatic stress that are considered to be the gold standard aren’t significantly more effective than other treatments.
-
VA amends access rules for service dogs at facilities
The Veterans Affairs Department will implement rules next month to ensure that veterans and visitors to VA facilities can bring their service dogs to appointmentsThe regulation — in the works since 2012 when Congress ordered the VA to expand access
-
Compounded prescriptions cause DoD budget shortfall
An aggressive marketing campaign by some compound drug manufacturers has taken its toll on the Defense Department’s health budget, prompting Pentagon officials to ask Congress for permission to shift $900 million within its budget to cover costs.
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Advocates: Transgender care costs not a barrier to service
An analysis of the potential costs of providing health care to transgender troops indicates that the figures are “too low” to play a major role in the policy debate as to whether these service members should be allo
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VA Choice would expand under McCain proposal
Sen. John McCain introduced a bill Wednesday that would extend the VA Choice Card program indefinitely and expand eligibility to include every veteran enrolled in VA health care.
