Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pauseAn estimated 137,000 civilians are expected to receive bills for medical care they received at military hospitals and clinics since 2023.By Karen Jowers2 days ago
A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphanyMarc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.By Natanya Friedheim, The War Horse2 months ago
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients. By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Will RFK Jr.’s push for psychedelics help or hurt the emerging field?Veterans groups are among those seeking to access the drug ibogaine and other psychedelics to treat PTSD, opioid addiction and other conditions.By Matthew Perrone8 months ago
Efforts working to curb long-term opioid use in military, study findsThe Defense Department is making headway in curbing long-term opioid prescriptions, a new study found.By Karen Jowers15 months ago
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persistsDepartment health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.By Leo Shane III16 months ago