Associations Between Childbirth and Women Veterans' VA and Non-VA Hospitalizations for Major Diagnostic Categories

The burden of diabetes-associated cardiovascular hospitalizations in Veterans Administration (VA) and non-VA medical facilities.

OBJECTIVE This study examines the relative burden of cardiovascular disease in diabetic and nondiabetic admissions to Veterans Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Calendar year 1997 hospitalization data were collected from the VA Patient Treatment File and the National Hospital Discharge Survey, National Center for Health Statistics. Discharge diagnoses based...

Dual use of VA and non-VA hospitals by Veterans with multiple hospitalizations

BACKGROUND Veterans who are hospitalized in both VA and non-VA hospitals within a short timespan may be at risk for fragmented or conflicting care. To determine the characteristics of these "dual users," we analyzed administrative hospital discharge data for VA-enrolled veterans of any age in seven states, including any VA or non-VA hospitalizations they had in 2004-2007. METHOD For VA enroll...

Comparison of outcomes for veterans receiving dialysis care from VA and non-VA providers

BACKGROUND Demand for dialysis treatment exceeds its supply within the Veterans Health Administration (VA), requiring VA to outsource dialysis care by purchasing private sector dialysis for veterans on a fee-for-service basis. It is unclear whether outcomes are similar for veterans receiving dialysis from VA versus non-VA providers. We assessed the extent of chronic dialysis treatment utilizati...

Sourcebook: Women Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration. Volume 2: Sociodemographics and Use of VHA and Non-VA Care (Fee)

Since the Revolutionary War, America's women have earned America's gratitude and respect for their contributions to the military and to the Nation. VA will continue to improve our benefits and services for women Veterans as we transform into a 21st century organization. Our deepest gratitude goes to the women Veterans who have served our country across the generations.

Factors for Hospitalizations and Neurologic Complications in Zika Virus Infection in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)