Tag Archives: VA Medical Care

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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Phoenix VA finally rid of Sharon Helman for greed, not mismanagement

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Laura

Benjamin Krause has been following former Phoenix VAHC Director Helman’s firing on his blog. The firing was upheld a few days ago. She improperly accepted lavish gifts from a lobbyist–and her former boss–and failed to report them. There are some whistle-blower … Continue reading →

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Prejudicial Title: The Vietnam drug user returns; final report, September 1973

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Laura

To the best of my knowledge, Vietnam veterans have been the victims of the largest outbreak of HCV in the United States to date. The largest cohort was born in 1954. We know that there are many transmission routes in … 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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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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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 →

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Focused VA dental care for Class III and Class VI veterans

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Laura

This post is a follow-up to July post, HCV infection and veterans’ oral health. Can we decipher this VA-speak together? The Fact Sheet, Dental Benefits for Veterans (IB 10-442, February 2014) lists the eligibility for different veterans by class. These classes are described in VHA … Continue reading →

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Mileage exception for “geographically challenged” veterans in NH, Alaska & Hawaii

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Laura

When I first read about the 40-mile distance from place of residence as the standard for the Veterans Choice Act, I assumed, as did many, that meant 40-miles from a VA hospital. Wrong! …Veterans may qualify based on their place … Continue reading →