AHA, others share what's working in private sector at hearing on boosting VA health care.

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  • Source:
    AHA News. 7/25/2014, Vol. 50 Issue 15, p3-3. 2/3p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      MEDICAL care; VETERANS; CONGRESSIONAL hearings (U.S.); BUSINESS partnerships; MEDICAL protocols
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on hospital leaders' testimony on the applicability of private health care operational best practices to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) at a congressional hearing on July 16, 2014. Topics discussed include the collaboration of hospitals to improve patient care as shown in the Hospital Engagement Network (HEN), and the urging for hospitals to have continued direct contracts with local VA facilities. Also mentioned is the call for permitting civilian provider use.