Geographic, patient, and VA medical center variation in the receipt and mode of primary care in a national sample of Veterans with diabetes during 2020

Abstract: While telemedicine infrastructure was in place within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare system before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, geographically …

COVID-19 vaccination uptake and receptivity among Veterans enrolled in homelessness-tailored primary health care clinics: provider trust vs. misinformation

Abstract: BackgroundCompared to the general population, individuals experiencing homelessness are at greater risk of excess morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 but have been …

Newborn Outcomes Among Veterans Utilizing VHA Maternity Benefits, 2016-2020

Abstract: Public Law 111-163 Section 206 of the Caregivers and Veteran Omnibus Health Services Act amended the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) medical benefits package to …

Building sustainable models of veteran-engaged health services research

Abstract: Engaging veterans in research has gained momentum in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in recent years. Engagement ensures that health services research is more …

Correlates of Suicide Among Veterans Treated in Primary Care: Case–Control Study of a Nationally Representative Sample

Abstract: Background: Veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare have increased suicide risk compared to the general population. Many patients see primary care clinicians …