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Health Care for Our Nation's Veterans: A Policy Paper From the American College of Physicians.
- Source :
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Annals of internal medicine [Ann Intern Med] 2021 Nov; Vol. 174 (11), pp. 1600-1602. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 05. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the United States' largest integrated health care delivery system, serving over 9 million enrollees at nearly 1300 health care facilities. In addition to providing health care to the nation's military veterans, the VHA has a research and development program, trains thousands of medical residents and other health care professionals, and conducts emergency preparedness and response activities. The VHA has been celebrated for delivering high-quality care to veterans, early adoption of electronic medical records, and high patient satisfaction. However, the system faces challenges, including implementation of an expanded community care program, modernization of its electronic medical records system, and providing care to a population with complex needs. The position paper offers policy recommendations on VHA funding, the community care program, medical and health care professions training, and research and development.
- Subjects :
- Advisory Committees
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated organization & administration
Education, Medical, Graduate
Electronic Health Records
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Research
Health Workforce
Holistic Health
Humans
Mental Health Services organization & administration
Patient Care Team
Primary Health Care organization & administration
Private Sector
Societies, Medical
Telemedicine organization & administration
United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Policy
Veterans Health Services organization & administration
Veterans Health Services standards
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1539-3704
- Volume :
- 174
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annals of internal medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34606323
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-2392