Abstract:Background: Little is known about how Veterans choose between receiving Veterans Affairs (VA)–paid health care from VA-direct care (care provided in VA facilities) vs. …
Abstract: Many Veterans receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-purchased care from non-VA facilities but little is known about factors that Veterans consider for this choice. …
Abstract: Background: The contribution of individual socioeconomic status to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) burden is well documented, and increasing attention is …
Abstract: Researchers often use survey methods to elicit patient perspectives on their healthcare. Survey results are often subject to response bias and missing data. As part of an …
Abstract: Lung cancer screening can save lives through the early detection of lung cancer, and professional societies recommend key lung cancer screening program components to …
Abstract: Many incidental findings found in VA patients’ lung cancer screening CT scans were not labeled with the “S” modifier. Across VA medical centers, there was …
Abstract: Introduction: Given the high prevalence of smoking among Veterans and the economic, social, and clinical implications, it is important to understand the factors that …