June 10, 2014, WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the results from its nationwide access audit, along with facility-level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data for all veteran health facilities, June 9. Full details made public at http://www.VA.gov follow Acting Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
Hagel Orders Comprehensive Military Health System Review
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, will lead the review, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement. The review, Kirby said, will focus on access to care and an assessment of the safety … [Read more...]
Statement by the President on Veterans Health Care
May 22, 2014, THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I've temporarily assigned to work with Secretary Shinseki and the VA. We focused on two issues: the allegations of misconduct at Veterans Affairs facilities, and our broader mission of caring for our veterans and their families. As Commander-in-Chief, I have the … [Read more...]
Veteran Patients Die on Secret Waiting List
May 9, 23014 - Whenever an American citizen chooses to serve in a branch of the military, they are given certain assurances from the government that they will be cared for when in need. The vast amount of veterans living homeless on the streets shows that these men and women are often failed, however, many still like to believe that the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care … [Read more...]
Naval Hospital Bremerton to Provide Medical Care for Eligible VA Beneficiaries
April 25, 2014, BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) - Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) and Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) signed a Sharing Agreement April 24, 2014, linking both organizations in providing specific types of medical care to current Veterans Affairs eligible beneficiaries. Capt. Christopher Quarles, NHB Commanding Officer was joined by Michael J. … [Read more...]