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ACTION REQUIRED: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have announced a $3b budget shortfall, which will likely cause impacts in the delivery of #veterans benefits. TWO things must happen. 1. #Congress must pass a supplemental funding package to address the shortfall. 2. The #VA must be held accountable to answering for this budgeting failure. Stating they are “serving more veterans than ever” is not a justification for this miscalculation. Writing checks without demanding accountability in the budgeting and appropriation process is insufficient, shortsighted, and quite frankly reckless. Click the l!nk below, EVERY DAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, and tell Congress and the VA to fix this. #veteransaffairs #veteransbenefits #betheone #semperfidelis

Two years ago, the launch of Dial 988 then Press 1 made it easier than ever for Veterans and their loved ones to access lifesaving support via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Crisis Line. In these past two years, VCL has answered more than 1,638,138 calls, representing a 22.7% increase in calls per day since the launch. This means that more Veterans than ever are getting the support they need from caring, qualified responders during times of crisis. If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at https://lnkd.in/eW8-kJN, or text 838255 https://lnkd.in/geBxnTQS https://lnkd.in/d_PNaU2

Veterans deserve healthcare that speaks to their unique experiences and honors their service. At Kaiser Permanente, we're transforming how we deliver value-based care by integrating deep cultural understanding of military service into every aspect of our healthcare delivery. The strength of our approach lies in our community of veteran clinicians and staff who bring firsthand understanding to veteran care. Their insights help shape our evidence-based protocols and inform our comprehensive support services. We're actively innovating programs that bridge military and civilian healthcare experiences. Our 26,000 clinicians, including proud veteran healthcare providers, deliver culturally responsive care that addresses the unique needs of our veteran members and their families. We're sharing our knowledge, protocols, and technology platforms to help other healthcare providers deliver high-quality, culturally competent care for all. As we look to the future, we're committed to being a leader in veteran healthcare innovation. Together with our veteran staff, members, and partners, we're creating a healthcare system that truly honors and serves those who have served us. Deb Friesen MD, MBA, FACP, Yvonne Lovejoy, MSN, RN, Katy C., Matt Pasiuk, Armando DelToro MHA, FACHE, Adamantine (Amanda) Gougoumis, PMP, Cynthia Cifuentes, MBA #VeteranHealth #CulturallyResponsiveCare #ValueBasedCare #VeteransCare #HealthcareInnovation #KaiserPermanente

Respectfully, Your wait times are out of control. The bad actors and their actions as highlighted by the OIG have added to these wait times. Recommendations: Train and insist that your scheduling staff to automatically refer all appointments that cannot be scheduled within 30 days of the date #veterans attempt to schedule appointments. This simple action aligns with the spirit of the Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act.

Among the 18 million veterans in the U.S., less than half are enrolled in VA healthcare, with only 6 million actively using these services. Jenn Kerfoot, a former Navy corpsman and current Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS, unpacks in a recent article featured on STAT the bureaucratic maze veterans face post-service, from shocking statistics to sobering realities. The suicide rate for veterans stands alarmingly at 72% higher than that of non-veteran adults, reflecting a deep and pressing need for better access to mental health and medical care. In the article, Jenn advocates for systemic changes to bridge this gap, including automatic VA enrollment for all honorably discharged veterans, streamlined communications between health agencies, and a simplification of the processes that currently hinder veterans from receiving the care they deserve. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g7cm94Kv As part of our ongoing support for our veterans, DUOS is proud to partner with Humana in a newly launched initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare experiences through technology, improving access and outcomes. This meaningful partnership reaffirms our commitment and dedication to improving the well-being of our veteran communities. 🇺🇸 #VeteranHealth #VeteranCare #HonorOurVeterans #Veterans #Healthcare #SuicidePrevention

Have you signed your GP practice up to become Veteran Friendly Accredited? Our recently commissioned study of nearly 5,000 veterans found that 55% of them have experienced a mental or physical health issue potentially related to their service since leaving the armed forces. Despite this, one in seven veterans (14%) who have experienced service-related issues have not sought help from a healthcare professional, meaning thousands may be silently struggling. Our findings show that almost two-thirds (63%) of veterans would be more likely to seek help for any issues they might experience if they knew their GP practice was Veteran Friendly Accredited. The Veteran Friendly Accreditation scheme is a quick-to-implement, free support programme that sends a strong signal to veteran patients. Getting accredited only takes 20 minutes and will enable you and your practice team to easily identify, understand and support veterans. Where appropriate, signing up can also help you refer them to specialist healthcare services designed especially for veterans - improving health and wellbeing outcomes and saving you time by reducing repeat appointments and shortening waiting times for diagnosis and treatments. Veteran Friendly practices could encourage thousands of military veterans who may be silently struggling with their health to seek help. Join the 3,000+ practices who are already Veteran Friendly. Visit our website to sign up. ➡️ rcgp.org.uk/veterans #VeteranFriendlyGP

In a significant move for equality and recognition, the VA has waived over $2.5M in copayments for 3,800+ Native American veterans. This policy honors our treaties & addresses healthcare disparities. Dive deeper into how this impacts our brave veterans. Link in Bio. #NativeVeterans #VAHealthcare #EqualityInService https://yhoo.it/3ImYeEZ

I know that National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and our staff stand with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) on this issue. #veterans #mobility

Does the VA ensure all eligible veterans get their benefits? Learn how they use statistical records to project claims and budgets. #Veterans #VABenefits #VeteranSupport Listen to the full episode by clicking here https://pbp.li/vova38.

Does the VA ensure all eligible veterans get their benefits? Learn how they use statistical records to project claims and budgets. #Veterans #VABenefits #VeteranSupport Listen to the full episode by clicking here https://pbp.li/vova38.