Business of Medicine
News
States act to safeguard young cancer patients’ chances to have children
A growing number of states now require plans to cover fertility preservation when medically necessary treatment jeopardizes fertility
Pilot Program
Improving Team-Based Care Coordination Delivery and Documentation in the Health Record
A template developed at the Atlanta VAMC standardizes and captures data about care coordination components in a patient’s electronic heath record...
Video
Bias in the clinical setting can impact patient care
Health care providers may harbor implicit, or unconscious, biases that contribute to health care disparities.
Pilot Program
Outcomes of Palliative Care Consults With Hospitalized Veterans
Families and patients receive emotional support and better care planning after palliative care consultations.
News
Text Messaging Streamlines Appointment Process
The new VEText technology helps keep veterans on top of their VA health care appointments for a smoother experience. ...
News
VA Releases Spanish Version of Health Benefits Application
This version of the health benefits application aims to reach more of the already and increasingly diverse VA population....
News
Breaking News: Trump Upends Federal Pay for 2019
President Donald Trump has signaled that he wants to ignore federal pay raise mandates.
Historic Profiles
Louis Johnson: First Cold War SecDef
Commentary
Am I My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper?
News
McCain’s complicated health care legacy: He hated the ACA. He also saved it
Sen. McCain’s health care efforts bolstered his reputation as a lawmaker willing to work across the aisle.