• Author: Edwin S. Wong
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Population-level health intervention and primary care quality for Veterans

Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …

Estimating national and regional primary care spending in the Veterans Health Administration in 2022

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) historically has spent a larger percentage of total medical expenditures on primary care than other US payers, but …

Impact of home telehealth expansion on high-cost utilization among Veterans Health Administration patients with diabetes

Abstract: Background: Home telehealth (HT) services have rapidly expanded in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), but little is known about the real-world impact of the …

Evaluating equity in a national virtual care management intervention: Delivery and outcomes by race/ethnicity among Veterans with hypertension and diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate whether the Preventive Health Inventory (PHI)—a virtual care management intervention addressing hypertension and diabetes management implemented …

Identifying Patterns of Primary Care In-Person and Telemedicine Use in the Veterans Health Administration: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration increased synchronous telemedicine (video and telephone visits) in primary care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Differences in healthcare costs over 10 years following discharge from military service by weight trajectory

Abstract: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among military personnel has increased substantially in the past two decades. Following military discharge many personnel can …

Factors associated with use of the preventive health inventory in US Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant declines in the quality of preventive and chronic disease care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) used the …

Changes in outpatient health care use after COVID-19 infection among Veterans

Abstract: Importance The association of COVID-19 infection with outpatient care utilization is unclear. Many studies reported population surveillance studies rather than comparing …

Real world use of anti-obesity medications and weight change in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can be initiated in conjunction with participation in the VA national behavioral weight management program, MOVE!, to help …

Characteristics of veterans with depression who use the Veterans Choice Program of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) allowed eligible veterans to use their benefits with participating providers …

Design and analysis of outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 infection impacts long-term patient outcomes requires identification of comparable persons with and without infection. We report …