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Outcomes of Veterans Treated in Veterans Affairs Hospitals vs Non-Veterans Affairs Hospitals.
ImportanceMany veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system have access to non-VA care through insurance and VA-purchased community care. Prior comparisons of VA and non-VA hospital outcomes have been limited to subpopulations.ObjectiveTo compare outcomes for 6 acute conditions in VA and non-VA hospitals for younger and older ...
Yoon J+9 more
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Diabetes in the Department of Veterans Affairs [PDF]
A core mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Epidemiologic Research and Information Centers (ERICs) is to contribute to knowledge on the frequency and causes of health conditions and their outcomes in U.S. veterans. The Seattle ERIC selected the growing burden of diabetes in veterans as a priority area and with our colleagues prepared this
Edward J. Boyko+4 more
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder continues to be a highly stigmatized disease for the veteran population and stigma, experienced as a mark of discredit or shame, continues to be identified as the main deterrent in treatment seeking.
Katinka Hooyer
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Comparing Quality of Care in Veterans Affairs and Non-Veterans Affairs Settings [PDF]
Congress, veterans' groups, and the press have expressed concerns that access to care and quality of care in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) settings are inferior to access and quality in non-VA settings.To assess quality of outpatient and inpatient care in VA at the national level and facility level and to compare performance between VA and non-VA
Rebecca Anhang Price+4 more
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Following recent policy changes, younger Veterans have particularly increased options for where to receive their health care. Although existing research provides some understanding of non-modifiable individual (e.g., age) and external community (e.g., non-VA provider supply) factors that influence VA enrollment, this study focused on modifiable ...
Megan E. Vanneman+5 more
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VeCHAT: a proof-of-concept study on screening and managing veterans [PDF]
INTRODUCTIONNew Zealand veterans may have complex mental and physical complaints related to multiple exposures to war environments. They are entitled to, but often do not, access a range of physical, mental health and social services funded through ...
Jim Warren+2 more
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Polarized macrophages regulate fibro/adipogenic progenitor (FAP) adipogenesis through exosomes
Background Macrophage polarization has been observed in the process of muscle injuries including rotator cuff (RC) muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration after large tendon tears.
Mengyao Liu+7 more
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A survey was conducted to evaluate the relationship between Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems and academic departments of pathology in their respective affiliated schools of medicine.
David N. Bailey MD
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Initial Public Reporting of Quality at Veterans Affairs vs Non–Veterans Affairs Hospitals [PDF]
This data analysis compares available outcome, patient experience, and behavioral health measures between Veterans Affairs and non–Veterans Affairs hospitals.
Jeanette W. Chung+4 more
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Outcomes at Veterans Affairs Versus Non-Veterans Affairs Hospitals [PDF]
Plain language summary: The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Veterans Health Administration have both implemented policies intended to reduce readmissions in patients with COPD, but little is known about the relative performance of VA and non-VA hospitals on COPD readmissions and mortality in the ensuing years.
LaBedz, Stephanie L.+9 more
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