VA HEALTH CARE: Goals and Related Measures Needed to Better Assess the Impact of Same-Day Services.

MENTAL health services for veterans; PRIMARY health care; HEALTH services accessibility; UNITED States. Government Accountability Office; UNITED States. Veterans Health Administration; HEALTH facilities

The article discusses a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the initiative of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to enhance services in primary and mental health care in the country. Topics mentioned include steps taken by the health care facility in implementing the same-day services initiative, the impact of the initiative on access of veterans to care, and key factors considered in assessing medical centers.