An analysis of the U.S. Department of Defense's military health readiness assessments

Abstract: Congress mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) assess and monitor the health readiness of the armed forces. Accordingly, DoD implements a suite of health …

Comparison of referral rates and costs using fibrosis-4 and enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) testing strategies for initial evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: Global metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) prevalence is estimated at 30% and projected to reach 55.7% by 2040. In the Veterans …

Telehealth for rural Veterans in the United States: A systematic review of utilization, cost savings, and impact of COVID-19

Abstract: Veterans living in rural areas of the United States face various health challenges that demand timely access to care to improve their well-being and quality of life. …

A review of biosimilars in psoriasis: Impacts on efficacy, safety, access, and a first-hand look at biosimilar cost savings within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Background: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated systemic disease whose treatment has been revolutionized due to the induction of monoclonal antibody-based biologics. …