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Improving Healthcare Using Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approaches

Improving Healthcare Using Human Factors and...

What does it take to design safer, more resilient infrastructure? The Human Factors team at Volpe explores how cognitive science, behavior, and ergonomics can improve transportation systems—from reducing fatigue-related crashes…

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AHRQ Summit to Address Emergency Department Boarding

AHRQ Summit to Address Emergency Department...

ED boarding—where admitted patients wait in the ER for inpatient beds—isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health crisis. The AHRQ Summit convened health leaders to tackle this systemic problem…

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The Change Healthcare Cyberattack and Response Considerations for Policymakers

The Change Healthcare Cyberattack and Response...

On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated disclosed that one of its companies’ units— Change Healthcare—was experiencing a cyberattack. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group—a Russia-linked cybercrime organization—claimed responsibility. Repercussions from this…

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2023 Healthcare Trends and Our Outlook for 2024

2023 Healthcare Trends and Our Outlook for 2024

The healthcare industry saw significant change in 2023. Emerging from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector experienced three defining trends that we believe are reshaping the landscape for…

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Health Care Benefits Overview

Health Care Benefits Overview

The 2025 VA Health Care Benefits Overview helps Veterans, families, and caregivers understand who’s eligible, what’s covered, and how to enroll in VA health care. It explains priority groups, copayments,…

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Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care Research

Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care...

As the healthcare landscape shifts, securing diverse funding is essential to sustain primary care research. This resource offers guidance on tapping into federal agencies, foundations, healthcare systems, and even private…

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Private Health Plans: Comparison of Employer-Sponsored Plans to Healthcare.gov Marketplace Plans

Private Health Plans: Comparison of...

Most Americans rely on private health plans, with employer-sponsored plans covering 165 million people in 2023 and 16.3 million enrolled through the Healthcare.gov Marketplace. Employer-sponsored plans often have lower average…

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Sustaining Healthcare Workforce Planning and Development Through State and Territory Engagement

Sustaining Healthcare Workforce Planning and...

Governors continue to prioritize strengthening states’ and territories’ healthcare workforces. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (the NGA Center) has supported states and territories on their Governors’ healthcare…

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Veteran Healthcare: Referral Coordination Initiative for Specialty Care Needs Improved Program Direction and Guidance

Veteran Healthcare: Referral Coordination...

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) updated its specialty care referral process to improve coordination and scheduling for veterans. While the Referral Coordination Initiative has helped streamline access to specialty care,…

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2024 Health Care Benefits Overview

2024 Health Care Benefits Overview

This booklet is a valuable resource tailored for Veterans, their families, and caregivers to navigate the VA health care system. It covers essential topics like eligibility, health benefits, and potential…

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AR/VR’s Potential in Health Care

AR/VR’s Potential in Health Care

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are rapidly redefining health care—from personalized surgical planning and chronic pain relief to mental health treatment and medical education. This report outlines how immersive…

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Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS)

Health Artifact and Image Management Solution...

The Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS) is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse connecting healthcare data across the Department of Defense and VA. With access to over 100 million images and…

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Veteran Healthcare: Actions Needed to Improve the Foreign Medical Program

Veteran Healthcare: Actions Needed to Improve the...

The GAO report highlights critical challenges in the Veterans Health Administration’s Foreign Medical Program. Over the past several years, claim reimbursements for veterans receiving healthcare abroad have surged, yet inefficiencies…

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Defense Health Care: Actions Needed to Address Long-Standing Management Challenges with Medical Facilities

Defense Health Care: Actions Needed to Address...

The Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency (DHA) has restructured its management of military medical facilities, shifting from a market to a network model to improve coordination and efficiency. However,…

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Cybersecurity in Medical Devices:  Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions

Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System...

Cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector have become more frequent and more severe, carrying increased potential for clinical impact. Cybersecurity incidents have rendered medical devices and hospital networks inoperable, disrupting…

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