Latest "Health care" stories

Jaclyn Pope of Oshawa, Ontario, received eSight eyewear through a scholarship program in 2021. Pope is a blonde woman and is smiling while holding a large light-colored dog.

Vision-enhancing eyewear soon to be readily available at VA hospitals

The high-speed cameras in the eSight headsets magnify what they capture, clarifying the world for some low-vision people.

By Irene Loewenson

5 months ago

Expand Tricare for veterans living in US territories

Extending equitable access to TRICARE Prime could help retirees living in U.S. territories.

By Frankie Perez and Blake Hite

7 months ago

Florida man guilty in $88 million drug scheme targeting Tricare, VA

The Justice Department says that the compounded drugs prescribed were "medically unnecessary" and were formulated to "maximize profit."

By James R. Webb

12 months ago

VA implements new artificial intelligence strategy to improve veteran care

The strategy was designed by the VA to meet four major objectives.

By Rachel Nostrant

15 months ago

Quality care, rebuilding trust for all veterans remains top priority for VA health care

Since 2014, VA has undergone tremendous transformation. Today, as demand for our services grows, veterans are telling us they see a real difference and their trust in us is higher than ever.

By Dr. Steven Lieberman

16 months ago

Deadline looms for working-age retirees to reinstate lost Tricare Select coverage

The deadline is June 30 to reinstate your Tricare Select coverage.

By Karen Jowers

20 months ago