• Author: Leslie R. Hausmann
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Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in need and receipt of support for social needs among Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …

Participation of Veterans Affairs medical centers in coordinated care networks to address Veterans' social needs

Abstract: The article explores the participation of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) in AmericaServes, a coordinated care network aimed at addressing the health-related …

Social needs and health outcomes in two rural Veteran populations

Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …

Receipt of home health and 30-day outcomes among Veterans with dementia following inpatient surgery

Abstract: Although surgery among persons with dementia is common, dementia is a strong predictor of poor surgical outcomes, including readmissions and mortality. Increasingly, …

Social determinants of health and surgical desirability of outcome ranking in older Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Evaluating how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence veteran outcomes is crucial, particularly for quality improvement. Objective: To measure …

Care fragmentation, social determinants of health, and postoperative mortality in older Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program (VASQIP) benchmarking algorithms helped the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) reduce postoperative …

Participation of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in veteran-centric community-based service navigation networks: A mixed methods study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the determinants and benefits of cross-sector partnerships between Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) and geographically affiliated …