VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
By Aliya Sternstein
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VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care
Veterans Affairs officials insist there are no caps on mental health care, but providers in multiple states disagree.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
VA researchers named most influential people in health care by TIME magazine
VA researchers in Boston and California have been named to TIME magazine’s Health Care 50 list, which also includes Iraq veteran and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
By Natalie Gross
For today’s VA, it’s the best of times and the worst of times
In the last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs has seen big successes and even bigger controversies.
New lawsuit seeks VA compensation for veterans' unpaid emergency room costs
If successful, the case could be the first class-action suit brought against the VA since a landmark ruling this summer.
Veterans are cutting back on smoking and drinking, but they still face significant health risks
An updated study found increased risk of cancer and mental health issues among veterans.
This PTSD program is getting a $160 million boost
Bill Geiger tried everything to get help for his PTSD and the panic attacks, anxiety and anger issues that came with it — civilian doctors, Veterans Affairs hospitals, “you name it,” he said in a recent interview. Then he tried a new PTSD therapy program through the Wounded Warrior Project and was amazed by the results.
By Natalie Gross
Here are the best and worst VA medical centers
Department officials released their final FY18 hospital ratings this week, showing some improvements.
Efforts to help homeless veterans showing progress, VA, HUD leaders say
New data on the homeless veterans situation is expected to be released within weeks.
TriWest takes over VA community care programs nationwide
The move comes as department officials work to overhaul VA's outside care programs over the next year.
Parents question why they have to pay for child care for days centers were closed because of Hurricane Florence
Day care center in civilian community didn't charge parents for time it was closed.
By Karen Jowers