VA Forges Ahead With Expanded Telehealth Access for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Veterans Day that it aims to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 to end all copayment obligations for veterans, greatly expanding a decision earlier this year to waive copayments for a veteran’s first three outpatient mental healthcare visits per year through 2027.

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Hospital CMO: Adoption of Age-Friendly Care is Essential

According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to rise 47% over the next three decades, increasing from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. During this period, the share of the total population of Americans who are 65 or older is expected to increase from 17% to 23%.

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