New Tricare Prime option coming to beneficiaries in 2 metro areasAbout 150,000 eligible beneficiaries can enroll for the demonstration program during open season. By Karen Jowers2 days ago
Veterans’ voices shape report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons, impactVeterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission that their experience was not only hell, but but also confounding and demoralizing.4 days ago
VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: StudyDepartment leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services. By Leo Shane III4 days ago
VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog saysVA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.10 days ago
Apollo 13 mission leader, Navy veteran James Lovell dies at 97Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to Earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died.2 weeks ago
VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
