Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has long recognized the need for age-friendly care. VHA leadership anticipated the impact of aging World War II veterans on VA …
Abstract: Enhancing primary care is a promising strategy for improving the efficiency of health care. Previous studies of primary care’s effects on health expenditures have …
Abstract: In the USA, oral emergency contraception (EC) use to prevent unintended pregnancy is increasing. Oral EC methods include levonorgestrel (LNG) and ulipristal acetate …
Abstract: The Veterans Administration (VA) provides several post-acute care (PAC) options for Veterans, including VA-owned nursing homes (called Community Living Centers, CLCs). …
Abstract: In the United States, adult cannabis use has increased over time, but less information is available on time trends in cannabis use disorder. The authors used Veterans …
Abstract: Maintaining accurate race and ethnicity data among patients of the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has historically been a challenge. This work expands on …
Abstract: Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and …
Abstract: Under current regulations, there are three separate authorities for which the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) can pay for emergency medical care received by …
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 …
The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence and sociodemographic and clinical correlates of opioid use disorder (OUD), a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the …
Abstract: Most Veterans who use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) also utilize private-sector health care providers. To better inform local and regional health care …
Abstract: The objectives of the study is to identify opportunities to use existing process level EHR data in their practice settings for quality assessment and to identify …