Military/Veterans
Care Worthy of Their Service
Chronic Care Where They Live
The RWJF-supported Project ECHO links primary care providers in local communities with specialists at academic medical centers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pioneering the first nationwide implementation of that model.
Read more about the VA and Project ECHO
Why the VA Embraces OpenNotes
OpenNotes, supported by RWJF's Pioneer Portfolio, enables patients to see their doctors' visit notes, making them true partners in their own care. The VA is employing OpenNotes on a large scale, enabling more than a million veterans to view or download their own medical notes.
Read an interview with the VA's Susan WoodsAn Urban Institute Quick Strike Analysis
Uninsured Vets: Will They Be Covered?
An analysis prepared for RWJF estimates the number of uninsured veterans who could receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—if their state opts to expand the program.
Latest Military/Veterans Content
Helping Veterans Get Nursing Degrees
May 1, 2013 | Blog PostThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has announced a program that will help military veterans who have health care experience or training pursue nursing careers.
Uninsured Veterans and Family Members
March 25, 2013 | Issue BriefUnder the ACA many uninsured veterans and their spouses would be eligible for insurance coverage.
PBS: Nursing the Wounded
June 27, 2012 | Blog PostPBS profiles three nurses, including one vet, who work in veterans care.
Gender and the Use of Veterans Health Administration Homeless Services Programs Among Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans
April 1, 2012 | Journal ArticleThis study shows no substantial difference of sex-specific risk of using a VHA homeless program: females were as likely as males to utilize programs.
of uninsured vets could qualify for Medicaid
