Senate approves health care bill for veterans delays
The Senate passed a measure 93 to 3 to pay for outside VA care, hire hundreds of medical staff, and lease 26 facilities in 17 states and Puerto Rico. The bill, supported by Obama, aims to cut wait times for initial visits by enabling VA paid treatment from local doctors. It would fund about 35 billion dollars over three years, vs the House’s 620 million. A separate FBI probe into VA scheduling practices is noted.
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Veteran's death highlights VA mental health wait times
El Paso veteran Nick D Amico struggled to obtain timely care as the VA faced a sweeping internal review showing most new mental health patients wait longer than the 14 day goal. The investigation found 30 facilities with averages over 40 days and widespread delays across 141 medical systems.
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Long Waits Harm Mental Health Care Says Expert
Dr. Paul Summergrad of Tufts University School of Medicine and president of the American Psychiatric Association warns that delays in care worsen patient outcomes. He cites crises from suicide risk to PTSD and traumatic brain injury, noting waiting times sever ties between patients and providers.
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