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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

US veterans agency lost thousands of core' medical staff under Trump, records show

The Department of Veterans Affairs has lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed core to the system's ability to function, affecting mission-critical work.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

Veterans face challenges accessing non-VA healthcare, often requiring lengthy approval processes to use their benefits.
#abortion-policy
#abortion-rights
Retirement
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Abortion Access Could Change for Veterans

Abortion rights advocates fear reinstatement of a VA abortion ban under the Trump Administration could reverse Biden's expansion of abortion access for veterans.
Retirement
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Abortion Access Could Change for Veterans

Abortion rights advocates fear reinstatement of a VA abortion ban under the Trump Administration could reverse Biden's expansion of abortion access for veterans.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

'Unsafe' food storage at Palo Alto VA spurs congressional investigation: 'I want you to fix this'

I stirred up too much s***! Berkowitz told 7 On Your Side, adding he was appalled at the quality of food the hospital was serving. The facility wasn't even following basic health standards. They didn't care!
Public health
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

VA launches a departmentwide 'review of its mission' as it seeks changes to its operations

VA cancels mass layoffs but plans significant organizational changes to improve efficiency.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Trump creates 'Schedule G' to add more political appointees to agencies top ranks

"President Trump believes creating non-career Schedule G positions will enhance government efficiency and accountability and improve services provided to taxpayers by increasing the horsepower for agency implementation of administration policy."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Profound alarm': US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has demanded staffers report colleagues engaging in diversity initiatives and banned LGBTQ+ pride flags from VA hospitals.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Thousands of veterans get help from Congress to save their homes from foreclosure

The Senate has passed a fix for veterans facing foreclosure, helping to keep them in their homes.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Senate sends VA mortgage foreclosure prevention bill to Trump

The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act aims to assist veteran homeowners facing foreclosure by enhancing loan protections and funding for supportive services.
fromGovernment Executive
3 weeks ago

Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

The Veterans Affairs Department is enforcing stricter scrutiny on reasonable accommodation requests for employees with disabilities to encourage more in-person work.
#workforce-reduction
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

The VA faces significant workforce reductions without impacting veteran health care, causing controversy and concerns about care quality.
Deferred resignations are being requested by thousands, mainly among nurses, assistants, and social workers, amid cuts pushing for a 15% workforce decrease.
#healthcare
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Unpacking Our Conversation With a Former DOGE Staffer

Lavingia described a chaotic work environment at DOGE, where leadership was opaque and processes were disorganized, leading to frustrating experiences within the VA.
US politics
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LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alarm raised over slow pace of payouts to UK veterans fired over sexuality

The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is progressing slowly, with only 69 compensations issued out of over 1,200 applications.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Funding for further EHR deployments 'vitally important,' VA secretary says

The Department of Veterans Affairs must fully deploy its new electronic health record system to enhance veteran care and retain clinicians.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers demand review of VA's AI-driven contract cuts

"In a June 13-dated letter to VA Inspector General David Case, Sens. Blumenthal and King called for a review of the hundreds of VA contracts cancelled by the Department of Government Efficiency."
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

VA needs to better plan appointment scheduling modernization, watchdog says

The VA must enhance its appointment scheduling systems to better serve veterans and staff amid challenges posed by complex technological environments.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers propose digital delivery option for GI Bill documents

Bipartisan legislation aims to allow veterans to opt for electronic correspondence for educational benefits.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

An Executive Order from Trump Now Allows V.A. Doctors to Refuse Care to Democrats

The changes open the door to discrimination based on non-protected characteristics, allowing healthcare professionals to refuse treatment based on personal beliefs and political affiliations.
US politics
#electronic-health-records
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Rules Let Veterans Affairs Doctors Refuse to Treat Democrats, Unmarried Vets

The changes seem to open the door to discrimination on the basis of anything that is not legally protected," Dr. Kenneth Kizer, the VA's top healthcare official during the Clinton administration, told The Guardian. "Previously VA hospitals' bylaws said that medical staff could not discriminate on patients based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, or disability in any employment matter."
Healthcare
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

During Trump's dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Trump's military parade is more about his ego than honoring the Army's anniversary, reminiscent of authoritarian displays.
The parade's cost is starkly contrasted by cuts to veterans' budgets.
#trump-administration
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Mental health

The Department of Veterans Affairs Is Not O.K.

The Trump Administration's policies threaten to cause long-term damage to the Department of Veterans Affairs, leading to employee discontent and significant job losses.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How DOGE Created an Error-Prone AI Program to Tear Up Veterans Affairs Contracts

The Trump admin's VA contract cuts relied on faulty AI assessments that misclassified and inaccurately valued numerous crucial services.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
2 months ago

How DOGE Created an Error-Prone AI Program to Tear Up Veterans Affairs Contracts

The Trump admin's VA contract cuts relied on faulty AI assessments that misclassified and inaccurately valued numerous crucial services.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Democrats raise alarm over AI-driven contract cuts at VA

Democrats are concerned that the VA's reliance on AI for contract cancellations lacked oversight, potentially jeopardizing critical services for veterans.
Artificial intelligence
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Senate pushes veteran partial claim option after House passage

The House and Senate bills aim to establish a partial claim option for VA mortgage borrowers, but have significant differences that need reconciliation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Stand Up for Science and Sanity' rally held in Palo Alto amid looming federal cuts

"If there's damage that is done in the next 3.5 years with all the things that are being repealed right now, it is going to be 10 times as hard for us to get any of that back," said Dr. Kimberly Gandy.
SF parents
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DOGE used flawed AI tool to "munch" Veterans Affairs contracts

The use of uninformed AI in critical decision-making at the veterans' affairs is leading to harmful budget cuts.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Francisco: Woman admits to ripping off families for dead veterans' funerals

Convicted for embezzlement of funeral costs from veterans' families, Bella Phoenix received three years probation and was ordered to pay restitution.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Founder Sahil Lavingia says he was booted from DOGE after just 55 days | TechCrunch

DOGE had no direct authority. The real decisions came from the agency heads appointed by President Trump, who were wise to let DOGE act as the 'fall guy' for unpopular decisions.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Veteran Mistakenly Declared Dead by VA Gets Signed Trump Memoriam Months Into Fight to Regain Pension

After enduring months of frustration and confusion due to a bureaucratic error, Craig Haskell has finally seen his VA pension payments reinstated.
Retirement
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Dad of suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez was invited to Trump address by left-wing Democratic lawmaker

The father of a terror suspect was honored by a Congressman despite his son being charged with murder of Israeli Embassy staffers.
#housing-assistance
#home-loans
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Nearly 60,000 veterans are now at risk of foreclosure

The VA is ending the VASP program, raising foreclosure risks for veterans, amidst backlash from the mortgage industry and advocacy groups.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

VA hopes to use next year's EHR rollouts to gain momentum for faster deployments

Collins stated the VA's EHR modernization project had been fraught with challenges, describing it as 'a cold fish' at the time he assumed the role of secretary.
Healthcare
#homelessness
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Trump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.

Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
#ehr-system
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

MBA supports bill to give veterans a partial mortgage claim option

Urgent legislative action is needed to support veteran homeowners facing foreclosure risks after the discontinuation of the VASP program.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump and DOGE Cuts Jeopardize Veterans' Care

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to VA hospitals negatively impacted veterans' access to crucial medical trials and resources.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's V.A. Squeezes Mental Health Care in Crowed Offices, Raising Privacy Concerns

V.A. hospitals' compromised space negatively impacts veteran care and patient confidentiality.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Former Rep. Bob Filner, San Diego mayor embroiled in scandal, dies at 82

Bob Filner, a longtime politician, passed away at 82 after a controversial career marred by sexual misconduct allegations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
fromGovernment Executive
3 months ago

Tens of thousands of VA employees might not have desks when they return to the office

VHA employees must return to office work by May 5, despite a predicted shortage of workstations.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Trump's federal return-to-office orders are massively backfiring

Federal employees feel frustrated and uneasy after President Trump's return-to-office mandate reverses remote work, impacting productivity and mental health.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Un-American': Lawmakers, veterans sound alarm in Manhattan over Trump's proposed VA cuts | amNewYork

Our nation told our veterans we would take care of them if they put their lives and health on the line to protect our freedoms, and the Trump administration is breaking that promise.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

VA hospital doctor arrested on child pornography charges

A doctor was arrested for possessing and receiving child pornography, revealing significant concerns regarding child exploitation.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy

The VA is prioritizing confidential therapy for veterans by ensuring private workspaces for mental health clinicians upon their return to office.
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