Veterans’ groups expressed concern last month regarding a “lack of permanent leadership at the department,” after Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson, MD, withdrew his name from consideration as VA secretary amid anonymous allegations of misconduct.
VSOs Express Concerns About Making Caregiver Program More Restrictive
Draft legislation that would expand the Family Caregiver Program but make eligibility for the program more restrictive raised concerns for several veterans’ groups.
VA-Led Study: Absenteeism Drops With Mandatory HCP Influenza Vaccines
New research is raising questions about whether the VA is doing enough to promote influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel.
White House Physician Nominated as VA Secretary After Shulkin Ouster
The nominee for new VA secretary has served as the White House physician for the last three presidential administrations.
VA Study Addresses Concerns About Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Suicidal Behavior Link
In 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert about increased risk for suicidal ideation and behavior for patients taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
VHA Data Helps Validate Tool for Hypoglycemia Risk ID
OAKLAND, CA—Data from more than 1.3 million VHA patients was used to help validate a practical tool for identifying people with diabetes who are at the highest risk for being admitted to an emergency department or hospital due to severe hypoglycemia. Also used to...
VA Reduces Email Burden for Clinicians to Allow More Time, Focus on Patients
By Annette M. Boyle WASHINGTON—Concerned about how much time clinicians spend reading and responding to emails, the VA is changing its messaging system so that more of their focus can be on patient care. The new approach to the inbox notifications system, developed in...
VA, DoD Slash Time for Disabled Servicemembers to Get Through Evaluation Process
The time for injured and ill servicemembers to get through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System process from their date of referral to their notification of benefits has been slashed more than half in the last decade.
