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What is VA profile?
VA is empowering Veterans to manage their information through a simplified, personalized experience on VA.gov, called VA Profile. Once signed into the VA.gov website, Veterans can view, update and change their contact information, such as phone number, email, home and mailing address.
Is the VA run well?
The VA maintains a quality advantage in outpatient care, but its inpatient advantage has narrowed over recent years, and there is evidence that VA surgical care has worse outcomes than private sector surgical care. The VA should consider outsourcing inpatient services to high performance private sector hospitals.
What is MyVA?
What is MyVA? This initiative is the largest transformation in the history of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Through MyVA, the department is enhancing the experience for Veterans and employees, positioning VA to be a world-class service provider for Veterans.
What is a VA 1a facility?
Complexity Level 1a Largest levels of volume, patient risk, teaching and research. Largest number and breadth of physician specialists. Level 1a facilities contain level 5 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) units. [
How do I update my VA contact information?
Change your address by contacting the department directly
- Call us at 888-442-4551. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
- Or sign in to our online verification system (called “WAVE”). Once you’re signed in, click on the Change address link.
How do I change my last name with the VA?
First, Login to VA.gov
- Login to VA.gov.
- Click on your name at the top right.
- Select profile.
- Click on edit for anything you wish to change.
- Make your edits, and click update.
Is VA Healthcare expensive?
Veterans may apply for VA health care enrollment at any time. No enrollment fee, monthly premiums, or deductibles. Most Veterans have no out-of-pocket costs. Some Veterans may have to pay small copayments for health care or prescription drugs.
What is the best VA hospital in the US?
Chula Vista ranks No. 1 for veterans health care.
Which VA hospital is the largest?
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Top 50 VA Hospitals by Number of Staffed Beds
Rank | Definitive ID | Hospital Name |
---|---|---|
1. | 2267 | Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System |
2. | 591 | VA Palo Alto Health Care System – Palo Alto Division |
3. | 541840 | VA Palo Alto Health Care System – Livermore Division |
4. | 541841 | VA Palo Alto Health Care System – Menlo Park Division |