Category Archives: vA news

WOWSERUPDATE–ALL KINDS OF NEWS

Posted on February 20, 2015 by asknod

Yes siree/madamee. Take your pick. We have news from our esteemed and unidentified Vermin Lane correspondents that the BVA has created what can only be described as a vacuum in VA space- a nether region where all VBMS-generated claims were … Continue reading →

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Veteran Choice Card recent headlines and updates

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Laura

A new controversy is brewing about the allocation of these choice funds since use as been light.  On the other hand, my Marine just got his card.  I think we should keep an open mind to see what Sec. McDonald … Continue reading →

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President Obama signs veteran suicide prevention bill today

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Laura

I’m glad to report that the bipartisan Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act,  was signed into law today.  It is named after Sgt. Clay Hunt, a Marine who suffered from depression and PTSD; he took his own life in … Continue reading →

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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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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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Veterans’ Choice Card program’s new contractors

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Laura

Finding official information about the implementation of the Veterans’ Choice Cards and call centers has been frustrating but I can now report that Tri-West and Health Net have been hired to administer the program.  Health Net’s press release, Tri-West’s press release, … Continue reading →

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VAOIG–WE WERE UNABLE TO SUBSTANTIATE…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by asknod

I always get a bang out of VA’s Office of Inspector Gadget terminology and descriptive adjectives. They are worthy of being hired as the President’s Press Secretary apologists. I refer to both parties’ press secretaries-not just the current ones we’ve … Continue reading →

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CMB MISSES CONGRESSIONAL DEADLINE ON VA’S CHOICE CARDS

Posted on November 6, 2014 by asknod

CMB (Call me Bob)McDonald blogged to us today to let us know VA is once again dancing on their collective neckties and doing another faceplant-this right on top of their inability to find any fault with the way VAMC Director … Continue reading →

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