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VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
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Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
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VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
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$70M to be invested in veterans’ mental health
The Warrior Care Network will create a series of programs that will integrate behavioral health care with rehabilitative medicine, wellness, nutrition, mindfulness and family support for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
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Senator to VA: End mindless narcotics prescriptions now
Sen. Tammy Baldwin will introduce legislation designed to strengthen VA’s oversight of opiate drug prescriptions and pain management programs.
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DoD health officials: System reform is under way
In the Defense Department’s first formal response to the panel’s recommendations, officials said the Defense Health Agency already is undertaking reform.
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VA prescription crackdown raises new concerns
Congressional representatives and veterans advocates raised concerns that VA physicians may now be underprescribing opioids as VA hospitals and clinics move to crack down on their use for chronic pain and mental health conditions.
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Breast pumps, nursing supplies to be covered by Tricare
Tricare will begin covering the cost of breast pumps and lactation counseling services for new moms starting July 1.
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South Korean airman on U.S. base tests positive for MERS
The airman, a chief master sergeant in the Republic of Korea Air Force, is hospitalized off base and is not displaying any symptoms of the respiratory disease.
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Senate pushes for expansion of VA Choice
A new law changed the VA Choice Program to ensure that veterans within 40 miles of a facility can access medical care if their nearest VA facility has limited services.
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VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
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Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
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VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
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$70M to be invested in veterans’ mental health
The Warrior Care Network will create a series of programs that will integrate behavioral health care with rehabilitative medicine, wellness, nutrition, mindfulness and family support for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
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Senator to VA: End mindless narcotics prescriptions now
Sen. Tammy Baldwin will introduce legislation designed to strengthen VA’s oversight of opiate drug prescriptions and pain management programs.
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DoD health officials: System reform is under way
In the Defense Department’s first formal response to the panel’s recommendations, officials said the Defense Health Agency already is undertaking reform.
-
VA prescription crackdown raises new concerns
Congressional representatives and veterans advocates raised concerns that VA physicians may now be underprescribing opioids as VA hospitals and clinics move to crack down on their use for chronic pain and mental health conditions.
-
Breast pumps, nursing supplies to be covered by Tricare
Tricare will begin covering the cost of breast pumps and lactation counseling services for new moms starting July 1.
-
South Korean airman on U.S. base tests positive for MERS
The airman, a chief master sergeant in the Republic of Korea Air Force, is hospitalized off base and is not displaying any symptoms of the respiratory disease.
-
Senate pushes for expansion of VA Choice
A new law changed the VA Choice Program to ensure that veterans within 40 miles of a facility can access medical care if their nearest VA facility has limited services.
-
VA rebuts Tomah hospital criticism
VA Deputy Inspector General Richard Griffin ripped into criticism of the investigation of the Tomah VA hospital’s prescribing practices.
-
Tricare: Compounded medication orders fall sharply
The Defense Health Agency saw reimbursements for approved compounded medications drop from nearly $1 billion in the first four months of 2015 to $4 million in May.
-
VA to grant benefits for Agent Orange exposure
The VA announced Thursday it will expand eligibility for benefits to Air Force members who flew in C-123 aircraft after they were used in Vietnam to spray the toxic herbicide.
-
$70M to be invested in veterans’ mental health
The Warrior Care Network will create a series of programs that will integrate behavioral health care with rehabilitative medicine, wellness, nutrition, mindfulness and family support for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
-
Senator to VA: End mindless narcotics prescriptions now
Sen. Tammy Baldwin will introduce legislation designed to strengthen VA’s oversight of opiate drug prescriptions and pain management programs.
-
DoD health officials: System reform is under way
In the Defense Department’s first formal response to the panel’s recommendations, officials said the Defense Health Agency already is undertaking reform.
-
VA prescription crackdown raises new concerns
Congressional representatives and veterans advocates raised concerns that VA physicians may now be underprescribing opioids as VA hospitals and clinics move to crack down on their use for chronic pain and mental health conditions.
-
Breast pumps, nursing supplies to be covered by Tricare
Tricare will begin covering the cost of breast pumps and lactation counseling services for new moms starting July 1.
-
South Korean airman on U.S. base tests positive for MERS
The airman, a chief master sergeant in the Republic of Korea Air Force, is hospitalized off base and is not displaying any symptoms of the respiratory disease.
-
Senate pushes for expansion of VA Choice
A new law changed the VA Choice Program to ensure that veterans within 40 miles of a facility can access medical care if their nearest VA facility has limited services.
