Opioid prescriptions for low back pain among military-connected older adults across multiple care systems

Abstract: Background: Untreated low back pain (LBP) in older adults can lead to disability and development of chronicity. Due to the potential development of medical comorbidities …

Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment receipt in the U.S. military health system

Abstract: Introduction: Meta-analytic findings and clinical practice guidance recommend pharmacological (e.g., pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran) and non-pharmacological …

Addressing veteran health-related social needs: how joint commission standards accelerated integration and expansion of tools and services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background The Joint Commission recently named reduction of health care disparities and improvement of health care equity as quality and safety priorities (Leadership …