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VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access

Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.

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VA Health Care Expands for Millions of Veterans

Instead of the PACT Act’s phased-in approach, millions of military members are eligible for health care without having first to apply for VA benefits.

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VA budget shortfalls lead to pause of some health care hiring

One regional office pledged to “reduce FTEs through attrition.”

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Staffing growth at VA is not leading to lower wait times in some areas

The department does not expect to add a net total of health care workers this year, but hopes to boost access in key specialties.

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VA to begin researching psychedelics as treatment option for veterans

Some evidence suggests the substances can assist with PTSD and depression.

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