Berta Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Although I gripe- still the fact remains that VA does save lives everyday and I think their PTSD help is usually the cream of the crop- from VA Media email: (I think the Harvard media release was posted here already) Recent VA News Releases Journal Article Praises VA Health Care Secretary Nicholson: Further Proof of VA's Top Quality Care WASHINGTON (January 17, 2007) -- "One of the most striking examples of American health care success" -- that is one medical journal's recent assessment of the health care system operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The most recent tribute to VA's health care system came in an article in the medical journal Neurology. "The quality of VA's health care system is recognized by medical professionals and, most importantly, by veterans," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. "Repeatedly, the medical community holds up VA's health care system as a model." "The VA has achieved remarkable improvements in patient care and health outcomes, and is a cost-effective and efficient organization," according to the journal. For example, the article cited VA's comprehensive coverage and said it is especially suited to manage chronic disease. Dr. Michael J. Kussman, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health, said the article underscores the Department's commitment to high quality patient care. "This shows that VA's health system is recognized internationally as the benchmark for health care services," Dr. Kussman said. "It further demonstrates that our commitment to high quality care is benefiting the men and women who have earned the best possible care through service to our country." The Neurology article is the second recent study citing the quality of VA health care. In December, a comprehensive study by Harvard Medical School said federal and military hospitals, such as those run by the VA, provide the best care available anywhere for some of the most common life-threatening illnesses. In 2006, VA received the prestigious "Innovations in American Government" Award from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for its advanced electronic health records and performance measurement system. GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University ! When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we." Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEDGE Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I take six medications, none of which are 'formulary'. They won't even x-ray my service connected knee, they might have to treat me. They refuse to examine my service connected ankle, they might have to treat me. My spinal surgery was very successful, it cost me 120,000 bucks, the VA refused the operations. I can't get any thyroid medication, which I actually need, without becoming a mental patient. I can't get pain medication. The secretary is the biggest liar on the planet. In general terms, VA health care stinks. Specifically, what care? Patting their own backs over record keeping does not equal quality medical care. I save lives every day by NOT running over kids in the crosswalk. Simply my opinions. sledge Those that need help the most are the ones least likely to receive help from the VA. It's up to us to help each other. sledge twkelly@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofycow Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Oh, pluuuuuuuuuuease!!!! All these kudos for the great healthcare VA provides makes me want to hurl!! Try getting treatment for PTSD if you happen to be a female vet in Arkansas! Who makes up this BS anyway????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofycow Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 What the heck is an SOC??????Sorry about showing my ignorance here. I do believe that the VA is denying me service. I am 100% IU P & T. The mental health clinic at Fayetteville refuses to give me MST counseling. The last time I went to the mental health clinic at Fort Smity AR, it was 6 days after my husband's funeral. No one I saw on staff bothered to say "Sorry for your loss." even though according to my progress notes, it was known that I had just lost my husband. Instead the male shrink I saw for medication wrote in mky records that I had a "rather severe personality disorder" & assignedme a gaf of 71. This is the kind of care VA gets kudos for????? Take me out & shoot me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Although I gripe- still the fact remains that VA does save lives everyday and I think their PTSD help is usually the cream of the crop-
from VA Media email: (I think the Harvard media release was posted here already)
Recent VA News Releases
Journal Article Praises VA Health Care
Secretary Nicholson: Further Proof of VA's Top Quality Care
WASHINGTON (January 17, 2007) -- "One of the most striking examples of
American health care success" -- that is one medical journal's recent
assessment of the health care system operated by the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA).
The most recent tribute to VA's health care system came in an article in
the medical journal Neurology.
"The quality of VA's health care system is recognized by medical
professionals and, most importantly, by veterans," said Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. "Repeatedly, the medical community holds
up VA's health care system as a model."
"The VA has achieved remarkable improvements in patient care and health
outcomes, and is a cost-effective and efficient organization," according
to the journal. For example, the article cited VA's comprehensive
coverage and said it is especially suited to manage chronic disease.
Dr. Michael J. Kussman, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health, said the
article underscores the Department's commitment to high quality patient
care.
"This shows that VA's health system is recognized internationally as the
benchmark for health care services," Dr. Kussman said. "It further
demonstrates that our commitment to high quality care is benefiting the
men and women who have earned the best possible care through service to
our country."
The Neurology article is the second recent study citing the quality of
VA health care. In December, a comprehensive study by Harvard Medical
School said federal and military hospitals, such as those run by the VA,
provide the best care available anywhere for some of the most common
life-threatening illnesses.
In 2006, VA received the prestigious "Innovations in American
Government" Award from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for its
advanced electronic health records and performance measurement system.
GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !
When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief
Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was
simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."
Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.
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