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Warrior Resilience Conference IV: March 29-30, 2012
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Practice of Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and...
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The 2011 MHCC Conference Program Addressed Key Concerns of Military Healthcare Professionals MHCC-San Antonio 2011 offered an unparalleled educational...
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2012 Military Health System Conference January 30 – February 2, 2012 Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center – National...
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Tag Archives: Veterans Healthcare
Study Finds 10% of Veterans Lack Health Insurance
An Urban Institute study finds that 1.3 million of those who served don’t have insurance and are failing to take advantage of coverage available to them. Continue reading
Taking Shape: One Big IT System
Congress gets a rundown on how the big new merger of Defense and VA health records systems will look when it finally gets off the ground. Continue reading
At the Center of It All: The Patient
A clinic at Fort Rucker, the Army base in Alabama, makes the transition to the U.S. military’s new paradigm for care that has patients at its vital center. Continue reading
VA Faulted for Delays
Frustration is expressed with the amount of time it takes to provide care for vets with issues of mental health. Continue reading
VA Reforms Tied to Improved Cancer Survival Rate
A study finds that older men with cancer who receive treatment at veterans’ facilities are tending to outlive those cared for under other circumstances. Continue reading
Vets Are Split on VA Entry
Veterans’ groups differ on the merits of a scheme to grant automatic VA enrollment to those who saw combat. Continue reading
A Bid for Nursing Support
The nation’s nursing schools and organizations are enlisted in a push for greater understanding of the medical needs of military families. Continue reading
Goal: Easing the Burden for Vets
Congress is being asked to adopt two legislative proposals aimed at easing the cost of health care for veterans under certain circumstances. Continue reading
VA Beset by Claims for Benefits
The big hope is that transferring health records from filing cabinets to electronic databases will put a sizable dent in a humungous backlog. Continue reading
In the Works: A New Health Agency
The main goal of the Pentagon, in setting up a so-called Defense Health Agency, is to streamline operations affecting Tricare and other programs. Continue reading