Quality of bariatric surgery at Veterans Affairs versus community care hospitals

Abstract: Background: Under the Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018, Veterans can obtain Veterans Health Administration …

Provider differences in costs, utilization, and quality of primary care for traumatic brain injury in the military

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Differences in costs, utilization, and quality of care provided by primary care physicians (PCPs) versus nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants …

The quality of Veterans Healthcare Administration cardiovascular care

Abstract: A total of 9 million veterans receive care in a unique healthcare system, the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), with nearly 50% reporting at least one …

National comparison of Veterans and non-veterans medical center patient satisfaction ratings: An HCAHPS survey data analysis

Abstract: This study compared patient satisfaction with quality of care received in US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and non-VA hospitals. Out of the 137 VA …

Why women Veterans do not use VA-provided health and social services: Implications for health care design and delivery

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Administration (VA) is transforming its historically male-dominated health care system to better serve women veterans, few of whom, nevertheless, …

Quality of Mitral Valve Surgery at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Summary: Reports questioning the quality and access to care at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been constantly featured in the national press.1 In this issue of …

Veterans' Perceptions of Care by Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians: A Comparison from Satisfaction Surveys

Abstract: This study aims To examine the differences in patient satisfaction with care provided by nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and physicians in the …