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Pharmacists in the government employees union say a vote of no confidence is a "last resort" after previous attempts to resolve staffing issues with leadership.
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While new claims can be filed afterward, those who make the cutoff could receive additional benefits or compensation backdated to Aug. 10, 2022, when the act was signed.
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Veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private facilities for things like patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors.
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The house allows military families to avoid staying in costly hotel rooms or leave loved ones alone during their care at the largest VA health care system in the country.
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Unlike the thousands of service representatives who have been vetted and approved by the VA, these “medical consultants” or “coaches” operate with no restrictions on how much they can charge.
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In nearly 300,000 cases, private doctors were paid twice — once by the Veterans Health Administration and another time by Medicare — for the same care provided to veterans from 2017 to 2021.
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More women are serving in the U.S. military, and women are the fastest-growing group among U.S. veterans. The VA is trying to meet their health needs, including pregnancy care.
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The project is using artificial intelligence to analyze data from smartphones, laptops and other devices of people who take their own lives.
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The VA will begin processing PACT Act claims Jan. 1. The agency also announced a new toxic screening process to check for signs of illness and inform vets of benefits.
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Some pharmacies were small, independent operations that decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursements. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and patients with specialized needs could face difficulties in the transition.