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VA Announces $112 Million Grant to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
03/24/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/24/2026
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Higher VA Telehealth Hub Use Linked to Fewer Community Care Referrals
03/17/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department...
03/17/2026
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VA, DOJ Formalize Guardianship Process for Unrepresented Veterans
03/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans...
03/13/2026
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VA Disability Claims Backlog Reaches Lowest Level Since 2020
03/03/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/03/2026
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VA Lifestyle Program Linked to Improved Cardiometabolic Risk
02/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of...
02/23/2026
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VA Rule Speeds DIC and Survivors Pension Decisions Nationwide
02/17/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/17/2026
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VA Raises Cap on In-Home Care for Veterans With Complex Conditions
02/10/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/10/2026
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EHR-Based Machine Learning Predicts Alzheimer Risk Years Before Diagnosis in US Veterans
02/04/2026
Hannah Musick
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health...
02/04/2026
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VA Seeks New Community Care Contracts to Expand Choice and Improve Veteran Care
01/29/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is laying the groundwork for a new generation of community care contracts designed to expand choice, strengthen oversight, and improve care quality for millions of veterans over the next decade,...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is laying the groundwork for a new generation of community care contracts designed to expand choice, strengthen oversight, and improve care quality for millions of veterans over the next decade,...
The US Department of Veterans...
01/29/2026
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Burn Pit Exposure Linked to Earlier Sleep Apnea Diagnosis in US Veterans
01/21/2026
Juliet Gallagher
Burn pit smoke exposure during military deployment has been associated with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular disease, but its relationship with sleep apnea has remained uncertain. A large retrospective cohort study using Veterans Health...
Burn pit smoke exposure during military deployment has been associated with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular disease, but its relationship with sleep apnea has remained uncertain. A large retrospective cohort study using Veterans Health...
Burn pit smoke exposure during...
01/21/2026
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How the VA is Quietly Innovating and Leading in Virtual Care and Remote Patient Monitoring
01/21/2025
Kent Dicks
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is leveraging innovative remote patient management programs, advanced technologies, and a decentralized approach to improve access to care, enhance outcomes, and reduce costs for an aging and...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is leveraging innovative remote patient management programs, advanced technologies, and a decentralized approach to improve access to care, enhance outcomes, and reduce costs for an aging and...
The US Department of Veterans...
01/21/2025
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VA Pharmacy Tech Gets Prison Time for Stealing Veterans’ Meds
03/14/2024
Ann W. Latner, JD
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at...
03/14/2024
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How the North Texas VA Improved Patient Safety and Reduced Costs With Virtual Sitters
02/01/2024
Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN
The VA North Texas Health Care System, a large health system with 13 facilities and more than 700 beds, represents a virtual sitting success story. After adopting this technology, the health system reduced inpatient fall rates by nearly 20%...
The VA North Texas Health Care System, a large health system with 13 facilities and more than 700 beds, represents a virtual sitting success story. After adopting this technology, the health system reduced inpatient fall rates by nearly 20%...
The VA North Texas Health Care...
02/01/2024
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Commentary
Improving Quality of Life, Minimizing Pain in Veterans
10/20/2022
Sherry McAllister, DC
"As we have witnessed with the opioid crisis in the United States, sometimes the pain management treatment can be far worse than the pain itself," wrote Sherry McAllister, DC, president, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.
"As we have witnessed with the opioid crisis in the United States, sometimes the pain management treatment can be far worse than the pain itself," wrote Sherry McAllister, DC, president, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.
"As we have witnessed with the...
10/20/2022
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Commentary
Making Blue the New Pink: Reimagining Prostate Cancer Care for Veterans
09/22/2022
Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH
“For urologists, knowing the heightened risk veterans face for prostate cancer and developing a proactive response is one way to serve those who dedicated themselves to service,” writes Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH, vice president of...
“For urologists, knowing the heightened risk veterans face for prostate cancer and developing a proactive response is one way to serve those who dedicated themselves to service,” writes Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH, vice president of...
“For urologists, knowing the...
09/22/2022
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Commentary
Veterans Need Drug-Free Pain Care Strategy as Opioid Epidemic Grows
04/14/2022
Sherry McAllister, DC
"Expanding access to and spreading awareness of evidence-based drug-free pain management methods, such as chiropractic care, can continue the positive trends we are now witnessing around veterans and overdoses," writes Sherry McAllister, DC,...
"Expanding access to and spreading awareness of evidence-based drug-free pain management methods, such as chiropractic care, can continue the positive trends we are now witnessing around veterans and overdoses," writes Sherry McAllister, DC,...
"Expanding access to and...
04/14/2022
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Commentary
Why Doctors Should Refer Veterans With Mesothelioma to Specialists
11/05/2021
Devin Golden
"Veterans with mesothelioma cannot go to any VA medical center for treatment. Even a local hospital does not have the capability to perform aggressive surgery. This requires a specialized surgical hand and oncologist mind to improve life...
"Veterans with mesothelioma cannot go to any VA medical center for treatment. Even a local hospital does not have the capability to perform aggressive surgery. This requires a specialized surgical hand and oncologist mind to improve life...
"Veterans with mesothelioma...
11/05/2021
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Commentary
A Better Way to Identify, Measure, and Treat PTSD
09/23/2021
Robert D. Gibbons, PhD
In collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration, Robert Gibbons, PhD, University of Chicago, and colleagues, built a set of tools based on computerized adaptive testing and diagnosis. multidimensional item response theory, and...
In collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration, Robert Gibbons, PhD, University of Chicago, and colleagues, built a set of tools based on computerized adaptive testing and diagnosis. multidimensional item response theory, and...
In collaboration with the...
09/23/2021
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Commentary
Why Modernizing Care Transitions Is Gaining Momentum Within the VHA
09/15/2021
Bill Gilroy
“Whether moving a veteran from a community hospital ED to a VA specialty facility or transferring them to hospice for end-of-life care, and everything in between, a community-wide perspective provided by modern technology will improve access...
“Whether moving a veteran from a community hospital ED to a VA specialty facility or transferring them to hospice for end-of-life care, and everything in between, a community-wide perspective provided by modern technology will improve access...
“Whether moving a veteran from a...
09/15/2021
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Jonathan Sharp, CFO and Director of Claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC
Commentary
Mesothelioma: Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces for an Accurate Diagnosis
08/20/2021
Jonathan Sharp
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director of claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC, says that although there are known immunohistochemical markers and other diagnostic techniques, the histologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is not always...
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director of claims at Environmental Litigation Group PC, says that although there are known immunohistochemical markers and other diagnostic techniques, the histologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is not always...
Jonathan Sharp, CFO and director...
08/20/2021
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Exploring Suicide Rate Trends Among Post-9/11 US Military Veterans
11/25/2025
Jeffrey T. Howard, PhD
Jeffrey T. Howard, PhD, discusses emerging trends in veteran suicide rates and offers insights to help clinicians better understand, identify, and support at-risk patients with a history of traumatic brain injury.
Jeffrey T. Howard, PhD, discusses emerging trends in veteran suicide rates and offers insights to help clinicians better understand, identify, and support at-risk patients with a history of traumatic brain injury.
Jeffrey T. Howard, PhD,...
11/25/2025
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Dr. Alayne Markland
Videos
Expanding Access to Behavioral Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Women Veterans Through Mobile Health Innovation
10/27/2025
Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc
Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc, discusses how a new mobile health approach is transforming how veterans access and benefit from behavioral treatments for urinary incontinence, offering faster relief and greater flexibility than traditional care.
Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc, discusses how a new mobile health approach is transforming how veterans access and benefit from behavioral treatments for urinary incontinence, offering faster relief and greater flexibility than traditional care.
Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc,...
10/27/2025
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Fish Skin Graft vs Standard of Care in the Management of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Long-Term Durability and Time to Heal
07/05/2023
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA; Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP
Dr. Stephen Bergquist interviews Dr. Eric J. Lullove about recent research comparing fish skin grafts with collagen alginate therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Stephen Bergquist interviews Dr. Eric J. Lullove about recent research comparing fish skin grafts with collagen alginate therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Stephen Bergquist interviews...
07/05/2023
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Cost Analysis and Conclusions of a Fish Skin Graft vs Standard of Care in the Management of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
06/30/2023
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA; Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP
Dr. Stephen Bergquist and Dr. Eric J. Lullove discuss cost and reimbursement issues related to a recent study on fish skin grafts in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Stephen Bergquist and Dr. Eric J. Lullove discuss cost and reimbursement issues related to a recent study on fish skin grafts in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Stephen Bergquist and Dr....
06/30/2023
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Headshot of Rimal Bera, UC Irvine, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Selecting Atypical Antipsychotics for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
06/20/2023
Rimal Bera, MD
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical...
06/20/2023
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Podcasts
Outcome Measures to Consider Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder
06/20/2023
Leslie Citrome, MD
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, and founding director, Clinical Research and Evaluation Facility, Nathan S Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, discusses why...
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, and founding director, Clinical Research and Evaluation Facility, Nathan S Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, discusses why...
Leslie Citrome, MD, clinical...
06/20/2023
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Results From a Phase 2 Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Bromelain-based Enzymatic Debridement Agent
06/02/2023
John C. Lantis, II, MD, FACS
In this video, Dr. John Lantis II shares the data from a recent study that was presented at the 2023 SAWC Spring in National Harbor, Maryland.
In this video, Dr. John Lantis II shares the data from a recent study that was presented at the 2023 SAWC Spring in National Harbor, Maryland.
In this video, Dr. John Lantis...
06/02/2023
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Headshot of Clement Chung, Houston Methodist, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Considerations for Selecting Small Molecule Inhibitors for Patients With CLL
05/26/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS, senior clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, Houston Methodist West Hospital, reviews the landscape of small molecule inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including important...
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS, senior clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, Houston Methodist West Hospital, reviews the landscape of small molecule inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including important...
Clement Chung, PharmD, MS, BCOP,...
05/26/2023
First Report Managed Care
Headshot of Dr Roger McIntyre on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Bipolar Disorder Treatment Challenges: Diagnoses, Comorbidities, and Polypharmacy
05/25/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, offers insight into some of the challenges associated with...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, offers insight into some of the challenges associated with...
Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC,...
05/25/2023
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Headshot of Rimal Bera, UC Irvine, on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Clinical Considerations for Treating Patients With Bipolar Disorder
05/18/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, shares clinical considerations that guide treatment choices for patients with bipolar disorder, as well as unique challenges this patient population faces...
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, Irvine, shares clinical considerations that guide treatment choices for patients with bipolar disorder, as well as unique challenges this patient population faces...
Rimal Bera, MD, clinical...
05/18/2023
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