Latest "community care" stories

Veterans can wait weeks to get VA help for drug, alcohol abuse

Department policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care options

Department leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Budget delay could cause major problems for veterans medical care

Congress must pass a new budget extension before Dec. 3 to avoid a partial government shutdown.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Large-scale closures of VA facilities could be coming sooner than expected. Here’s why.

An asset review commission is set for 2022, but VA officials are considering moving quicker on the work.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA hospitals often the best option for medical care, study finds

But VA officials insist the research does not undermine their efforts to expand vets' access to private-sector medical options.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA secretary nominee promises more medical choices for vets, but not privatization

Improving veterans' access to health care would be one of his biggest priorities, Robert Wilkie said.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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