VA News

VA Accelerates Federal EHR Deployment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the acceleration of its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) deployment. Six sites are now live, serving approximately 188,000 Veterans, with plans to increase deployment speed.

VA Health Professions Education Programs

The VA is highlighting its Health Professions Education (HPE) Week, recognizing the significant role its education programs play in training healthcare professionals. Annually, over 124,000 trainees participate in these programs across 142 VA medical centers.

VA Naloxone Availability Milestones

The VA has reached significant milestones in making naloxone, a lifesaving opioid overdose antidote, available across its facilities. Over 2 million prescriptions have been dispensed, and naloxone is now available at 6,852 locations nationwide, including all Vet Centers.

VA App Enhances Certificate of Eligibility for Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its Health and Benefits mobile app to include enhancements for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for home loans. Eligible Veterans can now view their active COE Home Loan Letter in real-time through the app.

VA Introduces Claim Assist Portal for Faster Claim Responses

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Claim Assist Portal, a new online tool designed to streamline the process for claimants to provide additional information needed for their benefits claims. This initiative aims to expedite claim responses and improve the claimant experience.

VA Enhances Home Loan Program with New Technologies

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is enhancing its Home Loan program by implementing new technologies, including Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These changes aim to streamline the homebuying process for veterans, making it more efficient and transparent.

VA Releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

The Department of Veterans Affairs released its 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, detailing 6,398 Veteran suicides in 2023. While suicides decreased slightly, the report underscores the ongoing need for support and prevention efforts.