Provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening and the importance of a clinical pathway in the Veterans Health Administration: A qualitative study

Abstract: We explored U.S. provider and leader perspectives on eating disorder screening, implementation, and clinical pathways in the Veterans Health Administration using …

System-level predictors of long-acting reversible contraception provision in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Study Setting and Design Data Sources and Analytic Sample Principal Findings Conclusions To examine the provision of long‐acting reversible …

Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain diagnosis across the US Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration primary care: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …

Provider perspectives on the need for child care assistance during Veteran health care appointments

Abstract: Background: Lack of child care is a primary cause of delayed care in the United States for individuals caring for children, including Veterans. Given the substantial …

Veterans Health Administration national cardiac device surveillance program: Structured, centralized remote monitoring for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices to improve quality of care

Abstract: Remote monitoring (RM) is central to care of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). However, because RM care presents a large and increasing …

Antihypertensive medication co-pay and adherence among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Despite safe, effective, and relatively affordable antihypertensive therapies, blood pressure (BP) control remains suboptimal. One potential contributor is …

Associations of mental health disorders with cardiac rehabilitation participation among women and men Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders disproportionately impact Veterans compared to their civilian counterparts. We evaluated the impact of mental health disorders on …

Trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in women Veterans: An intervention development study

Abstract: This paper describes the methodology and outcomes of development of a trauma-informed protocol for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Methods: included 1) …

Risk of incident mild cognitive impairment and dementia soon after leaving incarceration among a US Veteran population

Abstract: Objectives: Increasing numbers of older adults are reentering community following incarceration (i.e., reentry), yet risk of incident neurodegenerative disorders …

Leveraging electronic health record data to identify lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Veteran participants in the Pride in All Who Served program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Pride in All Who Served (PRIDE) is an intervention in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) focused on enhancing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and …