Postsurgical Opioid Prescribing Among Veterans Using Community Care for Orthopedic Surgery at Non-VA Hospitals Compared to a VA Hospital with a Transitional Pain Service: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: The USA provides medical services to its military veterans through Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical centers. Passage of recent legislation has …

Impact of stewardship intervention on antibiotic prescribing prior to dental procedures in a Veteran population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Dentists are an overlooked group of prescribers but are responsible for up to 10% of antibiotic prescriptions written in the United States annually, most of …

Improving the referral process for orthopedic services: results of the rehabilitation medicine access program (orthopedics)

Abstract: Introduction: Prolonged wait times for orthopedic services represent a substantial barrier to care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Referrals to orthopedic surgery, …