• Author: Matthew R. Augustine
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Predicting risk of long-term institutionalization among community dwelling Veterans before the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify risk of long-term institutionalization (LTI) among Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). STUDY SETTING AND DESIGN: We …

Healthcare utilization differences among primary care patients using telemedicine in the Veterans Health Administration: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic encouraged telemedicine expansion. Research regarding follow-up healthcare utilization and primary care (PC) telemedicine is lacking. …

Association between acute psychiatric bed availability in the Veterans Health Administration and veteran suicide risk: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicides have increased despite mental health investments by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objective: To examine relationships between …