• Author: Michael K. Ong
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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 …

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). …

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 …

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 …

Differences in use of Veterans Health Administration and non-Veterans Health Administration hospitals by rural and urban Veterans after access expansions

Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine changes in rural and urban Veterans' utilization of acute inpatient care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and non-VHA hospitals following …

Hospital and patient factors affecting Veterans' hospital choice

Abstract: Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system gained greater access to non-VA care beginning in 2014. We examined hospital and Veteran characteristics …