• Author: Megan E. Vanneman
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Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non‐VA hospitals

Abstract: Objective: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non-VA hospitals

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

VA-purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

VA‐purchased community care and risk of potentially unsafe concurrent medication use among Veterans receiving opioids: A regression discontinuity analysis

Abstract: Objective: To examine whether eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VA) community care, which expanded Veterans' access to VA-funded care outside VA, increased …

Experiences with VA-purchased community care for US Veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract:Importance: Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) face unique challenges obtaining high-quality, coordinated health care. With a growing number of veterans …

US Veterans' experiences with VA and non-VA health care

Abstract: Policy developments such as the 2018 Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act have transformed where and how veterans receive health …

Trends in bundled outpatient behavioral health services in VA-direct versus VA-purchased care

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) increasingly purchases community-based care (CC) to improve healthcare access, including behavioral health. In 2018, VA introduced …

Information and resources VA health system leaders need to manage enrollment and retention for Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To understand Veterans Health Administration (VA) leaders' information and resource needs for managing post-9/11 Veterans' VA enrollment and retention. Data …

Information and resources VA health system leaders need to manage enrollment and retention for Post‐9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To understand Veterans Health Administration (VA) leaders' information and resource needs for managing post‐9/11 Veterans' VA enrollment and retention. Data …

Racial and ethnic differences in health care experiences for Veterans receiving VA community care from 2016 to 2021

Abstract: Background: Prior research documented racial and ethnic disparities in health care experiences within the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Little is known about such …

Lower comorbidity scores and severity levels in Veterans Health Administration hospitals: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Previous studies found that documentation of comorbidities differed when Veterans received care within versus outside Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Outcomes of Veterans treated in Veterans Health Administration hospitals vs non-Veterans Health Administration hospitals

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Many veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system have access to non-VA care through insurance and VA-purchased community care. Prior …