Physical Well-Being
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Smart services for veterans
Type of content: News
Our service members have used smart weapons for more than two decades to help them succeed in war; they deserve smart services to help them excel in civilian life.
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- Transition
- Physical Well-Being
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VA LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR PRIVATE HEALTH CARE
Type of content: News
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to outsource issuance and administration of the “Veteran's Choice Card,” a key provision of legislation signed last month by President Barack Obama that allows veterans to seek health care from private providers outside the Veterans Health Administration network of 950-plus hospitals and clinics.
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- Physical Well-Being
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VA Will Unveil Two Mobile Health Applications, App Store This Fall
Type of content: News
This fall, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to release new mobile health applications aimed at helping veterans access and manage their health records, FierceMobileHealthcare reports (Mottl,FierceMobileHealthcare, 9/4).
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- Physical Well-Being
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VA Director Outlines Plan for Fixing Veterans' Health Care
Type of content: News
WASHINGTON—The new head of the Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday he is working to streamline the VA's sprawling bureaucracy, simplify the process for veterans to receive care and hire thousands of new doctors and nurses.
Robert McDonald , who was confirmed by the Senate in July as VA secretary, said he wants to foster a culture where whistleblowers feel safe to speak out and employees who contributed to delays in care are disciplined.
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- Physical Well-Being
- Mental Health
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