Research and Policy Repository

Clinicians' use of health information exchange technologies for medication reconciliation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: Medication reconciliation is essential for optimizing medication use. In part to promote effective medication reconciliation, the Department of Veterans …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Development and optimization of the Veterans Affairs' national heart failure dashboard for population health management

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2020, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system deployed a heart failure (HF) dashboard for use nationally. The initial version was notably imprecise …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Effects of virtual care and same-day access to integrated care on specialty mental health engagement in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: In the Veterans Health Administration (VA), Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI) clinics offer mental health services embedded in primary care, a …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Veterans’ Preferences for Exchanging Information Using Veterans Affairs Health Information Technologies: Focus Group Results and Modeling Simulations

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resources for veterans to support their health care management. …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed