Category Archives: VA Medical Mysteries Explained

VHA– HARVONI HAS ARRIVED

Posted on January 15, 2015 by asknod

Just in time for the almost-gone stage 4 (Metavir) Heppers of my era, the VA is apparently snapping up Harvoni at $867 a pill. That’s down from the official price charged Multicare and Franciscan of $1187.00 each. The best news … Continue reading →

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VHA CHOICE CARDS FOR FREQUENT FLYERS

Posted on January 8, 2015 by asknod

In an apparent mix up with the rollout of the VA choice card, many Vets are discovering they don’t qualify. Apparently, in order to make VAMCs more user friendly, VA is installing 3,000 foot runways and mini-airports adjacent to their … Continue reading →

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The Phoenix VA Whistle-blowers

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Laura

Physical courage — something you find on athletic fields, for example — is very common, but moral courage is not. It is not easy to stand up for what is right when that might mean losing one’s job, one’s family … Continue reading →

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El Paso VA (EPVAHCS): OIG Healthcare Inspection (VISN 18)

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Laura

This part of the country is on my bucket list of places I want to visit some day because the scenery looks spectacular. However veterans in the region have a tough time accessing VA health services and their complaints … Continue reading →

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BVA– LAST DECISIONS OF 2014 POSTED

Posted on December 21, 2014 by asknod

The BVA just put up the last of their decision for this year. Quite a few that were favorable for HCVets finally on the jetguns. It seems there must have been some reason the US Military decided to up and … Continue reading →

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SOVALDI–THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by asknod

Today, besides marking a day seventy three years ago that will live in infamy, also celebrates a milestone begun June 15th of this year. This is my first day post-Sovaldi in the 168-day treatment regimen. I’ll receive my pest infestation … Continue reading →

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VA Town Hall Events

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laura

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all NODDERS. Secretary McDonald has instructed all VISNs to hold Town Halls. The purpose, according to this press release(10/4/14) is “As part of our Road to Veterans Day, VA is taking a hard look at … Continue reading →

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Arizona Veteran receiving non-VA emergency care screwed by private hospital and the VA

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Laura

When a veteran is enrolled in VA, and Medicare (original or Medicare Advantage), and then is rushed to a non-VA hospital in an emergency (as advised by the VA), what is supposed to happen? Is he responsible for the portion … Continue reading →

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Poor VHA business practices hurt all veterans

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Laura

In 2012, OIG determined that the VHA had mismanaged its Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) program. They write: VHA is authorized to bill third-party health insurance for covered health care provided to veterans at VA and non-VA medical facilities. The MCCF program … Continue reading →

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Another strategy for getting veteran-related questions answered clearly

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Laura

I’ve often been impressed with the clarity of reports written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress (LOC). I had a few questions about Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (2/24/14) and sent an … Continue reading →